The competition is intended for university students eager to contribute innovative ideas to the field of sustainable urban agriculture.
The case study area is located within the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, Spain. The challenge invites participants to transform a social housing area in the neighbourhood of Sant Cosme into a dynamic and vibrant environment, where both design and function can evolve in harmony. The proposals will have to focus on agricultural and architectural solutions with the objective to create a space that stimulates social engagement, productivity, and creativity, benefiting residents and even the establishment of businesses. Additionally, the redesigned area should serve as a hub that captures the attention of the broader public.
Submissions to the challenge welcome ideas that breathe new life into this grey space, aligning with the three pillars of sustainability- economic, environmental, and social- to activate the area. Proposals will be evaluated based on their solutions for growing systems, climate management, water and nutrient strategies, integrated pest management, and other sustainable agricultural practices.
The competition will be conducted in English and judged by a diverse panel of professors and international experts in sustainable urban agriculture.
