Leila Marie Farah
Professor
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Department of Architectural Science
Toronto, Ontario
leila.farah@torontomu.ca
Office:
(416) 979-5000 ext. 556490
Expert In
Community participation and design
Food production and urban food systems
Food security and urban revitalization
Inclusive and healthy cities
Integrated design
Sustainable design
Theme: Climate, environment and sustainability
Urban agriculture
Urban ecology and design
Urban innovation
Urban space and land use
Bio/Research
An academic focusing on ecology, design and inclusive cities, Farah’s award-winning research explores the different modes by which food moves from field to table to waste. “It is important that we understand the origin of our food,” she says, “and to link production and consumption areas through ...
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Bio/Research
An academic focusing on ecology, design and inclusive cities, Farah’s award-winning research explores the different modes by which food moves from field to table to waste. “It is important that we understand the origin of our food,” she says, “and to link production and consumption areas through those food flows.”
Her case studies have spanned across cities and have ranged from grain silos, sugar refineries, distilleries, community gardens and markets to waste processing plants. Protein also interests her—including insects, which Farah believes can play an increasing role in our food systems.
No matter what food network she’s studying, Farah hopes her work will inspire us to reduce our environmental impact. “The more we know, the more informed our choices can be.”
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Her case studies have spanned across cities and have ranged from grain silos, sugar refineries, distilleries, community gardens and markets to waste processing plants. Protein also interests her—including insects, which Farah believes can play an increasing role in our food systems.
No matter what food network she’s studying, Farah hopes her work will inspire us to reduce our environmental impact. “The more we know, the more informed our choices can be.”
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