-Rahm Emanuel was barred from running from mayor in Chicago, managed to get that overturned, then cruised to a victory. Under Mayor Daley, Chicago embraced green roofs; it looks like Emanuel will now go one further by focusing on food security and urban agriculture. Meanwhile, across town Chicago State University’s Aquaponics Facility is experimenting with all sorts of fish and herbs. Billed as the first one in Chicago, I don't think there is another one in the USA. The 2nd city is definitely staking it's claim to being the greenest city in North America.
-How cool would it be to send your 4 year old to an urban agriculture spring break camp?
-Detroit seems to be getting a good deal, but is dragging their heels. I wish I knew more about the city council workings preventing John Hantz from getting something up and growing...it seems like I read the same article 3 months ago.
-If you're a backyard farmer in Vancouver you can now sell your wares at the farmer's market! Tip of the cap, Urban Abundance.
-Mother Nature Network was kind enough to collect their 20 best 'How to' share guides
and share them with us. Epic!!! If you don't read another post this year, this is the one.
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