Public Building Demonstration Rooftop Farms, Taipei

Established Year:
2013

Organization:
Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government

Introduction：
Under the Green Rooftop Project initiated by Taipei City Government and the Department of Economic Development, 12 public buildings have received subsidize to establish or expand their farms on rooftop. 2 of these farms are social service institutions and have conducted gardening treatment under the rooftop farm program. The aim of this project is to encourage citizens to experience urban farming within their home or community and promote sustainable lifestyle.

List of Taipei’s 12 Public Building Demonstration Rooftop Farms:
–        Wenshan Self-Financed Senior Center
–        Taipei Heng Ai Development Center
–        Neihu District Huxing District Resident Activity Center
–        Shilin District Yangde District Resident Activity Center
–        Songshan District Minsheng Activity Center
–        Zhongzheng District Hakka Cultural Park Hakka Cultural Center
–        Beitou District Administration Center
–        Xinyi District Administration Center
–        Datong District Administration Center
–        Nangang District Administration Center
–        Daan District Administration Center
–        Wanhua District Administration Center