| | Toronto's Official Plan Urban Agriculture (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | In February 2001, the City of Toronto was the first Canadian municipality to develop a comprehensive, multi-sectoral food security plan which identified the municipality's roles in the local food economy and Toronto city council approved a Toronto Food Charter. |
 | | U.S. cities have long included clear language in comprehensive plans which designate community gardens,not as an interim use, but as a legitimate and permanent use of land that meets the city's long term goals. |
 | | Toronto's new Official Plan "embraces sustainability as a central concept" and argues that a successful city inspires stewardship and responsibility for the natural environment. |
| www.cityfarmer.org /torontoplan.html (1474 words) |