Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1: Literature Review and Stakeholder Consultation • Conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature on urban agriculture land use suitability analysis, best practices, and relevant policies. • Conduct a series of stakeholder consultations with relevant government agencies and local stakeholders to gather input on needs, priorities, and challenges related to urban agriculture within the city of Birmingham. Task 2: Suitability Criteria Development Based on the literature review and stakeholder input, and zoning regulations, develop a set of comprehensive suitability criteria for evaluating potential urban agriculture sites, considering the following categories: • Zoning: Identify the current zoning classifications for potential sites and evaluate their compatibility with urban agriculture uses. Determine if zoning amendments or special use permits would be required to establish urban agriculture models on a specific site.
