Cities on the Grow: Pathways to supporting the sustainable growth of urban food enterprises in London, Reading and Almere

Abstract

Urban food enterprises play a significant role in generating socio-economic and climate benefits. This community of craft and micro enterprises is diverse with regards to their ideological motivations and business models. Though their funding streams, albeit varied, are predominantly sourced from fixed grants. This places the viability of these enterprises and their potential benefits to local and regional economies, the environment and the communities they serve at risk.