The City Council of Philadelphia works on regulation to stimulate vertical farming in the city. Vertical farms use artificial lighting and climate control to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits year-round without sunlight or soil. An acre of farmland—43,560 square feet—yields the same amount as 36 square feet in a vertical garden. The growth process takes about half the time of a traditional farm, occupies less space, and uses less water and electricity.
Philadelphia City Council encourages efficient, sustainable ‘vertical farming’
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