Urban Development Policy Making

Urban Development Policy Making

Energetic Dark Greenhouses: A Novel Approach in Urban Policy for Agricultural Advancements and Environmental Sustainability

Document Type : َApplied Papers

Authors
Yazdan Alvari 1
Sara Mahmoodian Younesi 1
Majid Zandi 2
1 PhD Student, Energy Research Center (ERC), Shahid Beheshti University Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Energy Research Center (ERC), Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/judpm.2025.513255.1025
Abstract
Energetic dark greenhouses, as an innovative technology, hold significant potential to transform urban agriculture and enhance environmental sustainability. These systems utilize advanced technologies such as low-energy LEDs, environmental control systems, and vertical farming to enable agricultural production in small spaces without the need for natural sunlight. This study examines the benefits of Energetic dark greenhouses, including reduced water and energy consumption, increased food security, and lower carbon footprints. Additionally, the challenges of implementing these systems, such as high initial costs and the need for technical expertise, are analyzed. Finally, policy recommendations for expanding this technology in urban areas—including financial support, development of renewable energy infrastructure, and public-private partnerships—are proposed. Case studies of successful global implementations, such as those in New York and London, demonstrate that this technology can be effectively deployed in cities, contributing to the creation of more sustainable and self-sufficient urban environments.
Keywords
Energetic dark greenhouses
Urban agriculture
Urban food security
Sustainable food production

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Urban Development Policy Making
Volume 2, Issue 3
Autumn 2025
Pages 263-275

  • Receive Date 15 March 2025
  • Revise Date 15 April 2025
  • Accept Date 15 May 2025
  • Publish Date 01 June 2025