Peri-urban agriculture in Bordeaux: impact study

Client

Bordeaux Metropolis

Period

2017

EXPERTISE

Territorial Strategy

Context

Peri-urban agriculture in Bordeaux Metropolis

In Bordeaux Metropolis, peri-urban agriculture is a key lever for preserving agricultural land, limiting soil artificialization, and strengthening local food supply. Approximately 5 500 hectares of agricultural land, or 10% of the territory, remain in the metropolis, supported by an active policy aimed at promoting agricultural installation, agroecological projects, and the development of short supply chains, at the intersection of food, environmental, and urban issues.

service

Measuring the socio-economic impact of the agricultural sector

The study conducted by Vertigo Lab has several objectives:

Evaluate the impact of the agricultural sector in Bordeaux Metropolis on its territory, at the scale of Gironde and New Aquitaine, both quantitatively and qualitatively;
Identify the specific advantages and disadvantages of peri-urban agriculture;
Assess the potential for agricultural development in the Bordeaux metropolitan area.

BENEFITS

Identify the levers for developing peri-urban agriculture

The work also identified the specific advantages and constraints of peri-urban agriculture, as well as assessed the potential for agricultural development in the Bordeaux metropolitan area. These findings provide a strategic basis to guide local public policies in favor of sustainable agriculture that is economically viable and fully integrated into urban dynamics.