TY - THES ID - 147263086 TI - Projecting Food Landscapes: Transforming Industrial Relics through Sustainable Agroecology and Water Management AU - Blandino, Santos AU - De Meulder, Bruno AU - d'Auria, Viviana AU - van de Ven, Gido AU - KU Leuven. Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen. Opleiding Master of Human Settlements (Leuven) PY - 2024 PB - Leuven KU Leuven. Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen DB - UniCat UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:147263086 AB - This research offers a thorough exploration of urban agroecology as the guiding principle for implementing landscape urbanism strategies in Worcester, South Africa. It begins by outlining Worcester's broader vision as a city, emphasizing the integration of water redistribution and productive landscapes to foster a resilient and sustainable urban environment, with the concept of "Terraces" as connective tissue. Special significance is given to the projected water scenario of the city to inform the vision created for a specific area within Worcester, where an industrial zone, floodplains, riverlands, and the settlement of Zwelethemba are located. Within this context, the document presents a transect vision focused on strategies proposed around the theme "Cultivating Waters," which serves as a pivotal framework to guide the redistribution and efficient use of water resources for creating productive landscapes in the city. As a catalyst, the research delves into the strategic project of revitalizing industrial relics for food landscape creation through water management and sustainable farming. The emphasis is on transforming a former textile industrial complex into a permaculture center, showcasing the repurposing of industrial sites to meet contemporary needs, with food at the core. The project integrates closed-loop strategies for food and water, promoting urban landscape revitalization, social and environmental sustainability, and food security for future generations. The narrative circles back by linking the specific strategic project to the broader theme of projecting food landscapes. It highlights the project's role as a reference point for future urban regeneration efforts, demonstrating the potential of integrating sustainable agroecology and water management to create productive hubs that benefit local communities. The document presents a cohesive narrative emphasizing the importance of sustainable food production, water resources, and urban regeneration as essential guidelines for Worcester's vision. ER -