Scientific Quarterly Journal

The Position of Urban Agriculture in Landscape Architecture

Volume 17, Issue 71
Summer 2025
Pages 20-33

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Landscape Architecture, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract
Urban agriculture represents a multifaceted domain of inquiry and practice that intersects with landscape architecture and a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. Despite its global recognition for its critical importance, urban agriculture has not garnered significant scholarly attention within the discipline of landscape architecture in Iran. This situation necessitates a thorough examination of its current standing within this field in Iran. The primary aim of this investigation is to clarify the role of urban agriculture within the landscape architecture domain in Iran, scrutinizing it from both research-oriented and professional viewpoints. The purpose is to delineate prospective avenues for future research and practice, while also underscoring vital yet inadequately explored facets within this area. The approach adopted for this inquiry is review-analytical. It systematically identifies and categorizes the existing literature, including papers, books, theses, reports, research institutions, and international projects about urban agriculture, with a particular focus on contributions made by landscape architects and prominent researchers in the field. Data collection was conducted through exhaustive searches of academic databases and global online resources. Although research on urban agriculture within the realm of landscape architecture has exhibited considerable international advancement, as evidenced by a robust body of literature comprising papers, books, theses, and research reports authored by specialists in the field, such research remains relatively scarce in Iran. From a professional standpoint, while urban agriculture has cultivated a substantial international presence within landscape architecture across various sectors, its status in Iran is markedly underdeveloped. This underdevelopment can be partially attributed to distinctive interpretations of the landscape approach prevalent within the discipline. To mitigate this issue, it is imperative to harness the experiences of leading nations while concurrently leveraging Iran’s internal capacities. This encompasses enhancing research and academic support, including encouraging students and universities to engage in landscape architecture programs, fortifying the professional job market, and elevating awareness among organizations and executive authorities. Such coordinated initiatives can engender an environment that is favorable to the advancement of urban agriculture within the landscape architecture discipline in Iran.

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