Cities occupy only 3 percent of the Earth's surface, yet they contribute to 80 percent of energy consumption and account for 75 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions. By 2050, it is expected that 70 percent of the global population will reside in urban environments. Experts warn that such changes will further contribute to major environmental shifts and deepen the environmental crisis. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach and sustainable development strategies for urban areas in the future. The development of Celje in recent decades has been strongly influenced by industrial growth, rapid urban development, and population increase. Despite the many possibilities and advantages brought about by swift development, its impact has fundamentally changed numerous areas of the city. The current state is marked by the presence of many vacant and degraded areas, which are now awaiting new content. The main objective of the project is to present a model that promotes self-sufficiency, community sense, respect, and preservation of green areas, and contributing to a cleaner environment through food production. Urban agriculture becomes a new approach that, along with a communal program, encourages the creation of a greener, socially inclusive, and friendly urban environment for all residents. In the area along the Savinja River, a new form of production is established, programmatically integrating with the context, creating new opportunities for development, employment, and activating the former degraded area with an activated tree park.
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