Biophilia and Civic Engagement at Ursinus College Food Forest

Title

Biophilia and Civic Engagement at Ursinus College Food Forest

Faculty Mentor

Patrick Hurley

Course

ENV-332 Urbanization and the Environment

Files

Link to Full Text

Link to Story Map

Description

This Story Map discusses the history of conventional suburban development such as tract housing and the cultural norms of lawn care in suburban U.S. neighborhoods. It provides suggestions for increasing biophilic areas and details garden design choices of students planting in the Ursinus Food Forest.

Publication Date

Spring 2022

Keywords

Ursinus Food Forest, suburban development, tract housing, garden design, native plant species, lawns

Disciplines

Environmental Studies | Food Security | Nature and Society Relations | Urban Studies and Planning

Biophilia and Civic Engagement at Ursinus College Food Forest

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