As people flock to urban centers where ground space is limited, cities…

Diane Ackerman
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As people flock to urban centers where ground space is limited, cities with green walls and roofs and skyscraper farms offer improved health and well-being, renewable resources, reliable food supply, and relief to the environment. ✨ Living, Thinking Houses. opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com. August 4, 2012.
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