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Best Plants for Rooftop Gardens
Urban FarmingEducation

Best Plants for Rooftop Gardens

What plants grow best on rooftops? A clear selection guide to sun, wind and weight, with the most reliable edibles and ornamentals to plant on any roof.

MicroHabitat TeamJun 8, 20269 min read
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Do Urban Farms Raise Property Value?
Urban FarmingEducation

Do Urban Farms Raise Property Value?

Data on green space, rents, occupancy and appeal: how rooftop farms shift the value of commercial buildings.

MicroHabitat TeamMay 19, 20268 min read
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7 Benefits of Urban Agriculture
InnovationCSRSustainability

7 Benefits of Urban Agriculture

A comprehensive look at why urban farming matters for cities and communities.

MicroHabitat TeamApr 6, 20211 min read
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5 Vegetables You've Probably Never Heard Of
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5 Vegetables You've Probably Never Heard Of

Explore unusual vegetables that thrive in urban farms and add variety to your diet.

MicroHabitat TeamAug 4, 20251 min read
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Bring Nature Inside and Reduce Static Electricity
Innovation

Bring Nature Inside and Reduce Static Electricity

How indoor plants can help reduce static electricity and improve air quality.

Alex Uriel LagFeb 23, 20251 min read
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Urban Farming: The Complete Guide
Urban FarmingSustainability

Urban Farming: The Complete Guide

Urban farming explained: what it is, how rooftop and on-site farms work, the benefits for buildings and cities, and where to start — the complete guide.

MicroHabitat TeamApr 19, 20269 min read
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Nature in the Workplace
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Nature in the Workplace

The benefits of bringing nature into office environments for employee wellbeing.

MicroHabitat TeamFeb 28, 20251 min read
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Biophilic Design in the Workplace Guide
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Biophilic Design in the Workplace Guide

Biophilic design workplace strategy goes beyond desk plants. Learn the proven patterns, the wellbeing and productivity evidence, and how to apply them.

MicroHabitat TeamJun 3, 20268 min read
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What an Urban Farm Impact Report Should Measure
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What an Urban Farm Impact Report Should Measure

Track harvest, donations, attendance and site visits each week, label every estimate, and build an urban farm impact report your ESG team can defend.

MicroHabitat TeamOct 12, 202612 min read
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London rooftop farms: planning permission and greening
Urban FarmingGreen Buildings

London rooftop farms: planning permission and greening

A practical planning checklist for a London rooftop farm: borough permissions, owner consent, urban greening and the documents to prepare.

MicroHabitat TeamOct 22, 20263 min read
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England’s biodiversity net gain: can an urban farm count?
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England’s biodiversity net gain: can an urban farm count?

Where urban farming fits England’s biodiversity net gain rules, including 2026 exemptions, habitat evidence and the limits of harvest data.

MicroHabitat TeamOct 22, 20264 min read
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