New Thesis: Agriculture as an Amenity in Tokyo

New Thesis: Agriculture as an Amenity in Tokyo
Calum Jacques recently published Master of Planning (Science) thesis, Agriculture as an Amenity: A Case Study of Peri-Urban Farmland in Tokyo, Japan, examines how small-scale farming continues to exist within Tokyo's expanding urban landscape. Unlike many North American cities where urban development often displaces agriculture, Tokyo has managed to preserve pockets of farmland that serve multiple roles, including food production, education, and disaster p

Successful Thesis Defence – Calum Jacques

Successful Thesis Defence – Calum Jacques
Congratulation to Calum Jacques for successfully defending his Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development thesis titled, "Agriculture as an Amenity: A Case Study of Peri-Urban Farmland in Tokyo, Japan". Thank you to members of Calum's examination committee: Prof. Sara Epp, Prof. Silvia Sarapura-Escobar, and Prof. Nicolas Brunet. Stay tuned for access to Calum's thesis.