Hydroponics for
Gated Communities
& Urban Farms

There are approximately 20,000 gated residential communities in the United States, with about
9 million people living in them.



The number of gated communities varies in size,
from a few houses to a master-planned development.
California and Florida have the most gated communities in the US, with Texas in third place. The largest gated community in the US is Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, which has its own police and fire departments. Gated communities offer homeowners peace of mind and privacy through controlled access points, surveillance systems, and security patrols. However, living in a
gated community can also mean limited access to
fresh fruits and vegetables.



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Urban Farms
Hydroponics can be a beneficial option for Gated Communities, allowing residents to grow fresh
produce year-round in a controlled environment, even with limited space, by utilizing vertical farming techniques and minimizing water usage through
nutrient-rich water directly delivered to the plant roots, making it a sustainable and convenient way to access locally grown food within the community.



An urban farm is a space used to grow food and
plants in an urban environment. These types of
farms must be established in closed enclosures.



Among the advantages of growing in controlled environments are:

Reducing the carbon footprint: By growing food
locally, you reduce carbon dioxide emissions that
occur in the transport and storage of food products.

Efficient use of water: cultivation systems in
controlled environments allow for more efficient
water management, reducing its use by at least 85% and
avoiding waste.



Pesticide Control: Growing in controlled environments allows for the use of sustainable agricultural techniques, such as biological control of pests and diseases, thus eliminating the need for pesticides.

Food safety: cultivation in controlled environments
allows monitoring and quality control of the food produced, ensuring that it is safe and healthy for
human consumption.



Promotion of urban agriculture: cultivation in
controlled environments promotes urban agriculture,
a sustainable practice that is beneficial for the environment and the health of people living in cities.