Sharjah Sustainable City launches ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ initiative
Sharjah Sustainable City has initiated a sustainable community engagement program with its first event, the ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ initiative. It is designed to introduce Sharjah Sustainable City’s residents to urban farming with access to Agri Pods on which they can grow their own plants or vegetables. The initiative will also invite the first of […]
Sharjah Sustainable City has initiated a sustainable community engagement program with its first event, the ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ initiative. It is designed to introduce Sharjah Sustainable City’s residents to urban farming with access to Agri Pods on which they can grow their own plants or vegetables.
The initiative will also invite the first of the community’s residents to a planting activity in the community garden pockets, with workshops on learning how to compost using organic waste and growing different plants and vegetables suited to Sharjah’s climate.
An enjoyable family-friendly initiative is aimed to further reduce the city’s carbon footprint, while creating awareness of the food-energy-water nexus, waste management and promoting health and wellbeing, the statement said.
“With over 110 villa handovers completed smoothly, it is thrilling to see our community come alive, with residents experiencing the many benefits of life in Sharjah’s first sustainable residential development. However, creating a truly green community goes beyond simply using sustainable materials and construction techniques, renewable energy and smart home technology. It extends all the way to encouraging an entirely sustainable way of life. Through our community initiatives, we aim to educate our residents on everything related to eco-friendly living, including urban farming, landscaping, local wildlife, biodiversity, waste reduction and recycling and more. Together, we will work towards a Net Zero community that offers an aspirational lifestyle that is in harmony with the wellbeing of future generations,” said Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer of Sharjah Sustainable City.
In late October 2022, URB said it would develop a $20bn smart and sustainable city in South Africa and, in early November 2022, Diamond Developers said that surpassing Net Zero is on the table for Sharjah Sustainable City.
The ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ initiative is said to be the first in an ongoing educational campaign that will take place on an ongoing basis, hosting enjoyable activities and offering holistic guidance on the most sustainable urban farming and landscaping practices, including which plant species thrive in the UAE climate, support local habitats, and consume the least resources in terms of water and soil.
The program will also include activities focused on wellness to encourage healthy lifestyle, green mobility, and special Ramadan sustainability programs.
Overall, the initiative aims to bring together residents and promote wellness and sustainability practices. It will also serve as a great platform, especially for children, to learn about the efforts and resources required to grow food and create a sense of appreciation, thus reducing food waste.
Sharjah Sustainable City extends over an area of 7.2m sqft and features 1,250 sustainable villas. The project was developed in line with national efforts related to the food-energy-water nexus, as it provides practical solutions related to food security, water and energy management, as well as natural resources conservation.
In early January 2023, Aldar announced the launch of Sustainable City – Yas Island.
