Green Shops & Design Activism

While strolling around Dalston Junction I came across this place called "Farm:Shop"a cafe, work space and art venue  that grows it's own produce. YAY FOR DESIGN ACTIVISM! In the front of the cafe is an aquaponic fish farm that grows Tilapia and prawns and on the roof there is a chicken coop.  I thought the idea of having an urban farm is brilliant as this can serve as means for locals to have access to fresh produce. Moreover the economically used space is great way to save on space as it shows we don't always need big open spaces to grow or farm things.

Across the road is "Eastern Curve Garden" a spacious wooden garden pavillion built by The architectural collective Exyzt as a place for city dwellers to escape hectic city life. Nowadays the garden has evolved and now includes large raised beds for growing food, which are already filling up fast with tomatoes, peppers and scented herbs, all grown by Dalston residents.

I thought that the concept of providing people with space to grow, cultivate and breed fresh produce is great. Not only does it provide them with easy access to fresh cooking ingredients it helps develop their community.