UrbanFarm 2024: Integrating social, economic and environmental sustainability pillars for inmates rehabilitation in the new Trelleborg prison in Sweden

14th book in the UrbanFarm series, this collection of projects and texts refers to the results of the sixth edition of the international competition for students UrbanFarm Student Challenge

Published: 04 October 2024 | Innovazione e ricerca

The UrbanFarm2024 international student competition, now in its sixth edition, focuses on designing new spaces, activities, and solutions for the development of a new prison facility in Trelleborg (Skåne, Sweden). The goal is to integrate the architectural design of the prison with agricultural structures to facilitate inmate rehabilitation through farming activities, while also achieving self-sufficiency in fruit and vegetable production within the facility.As in previous editions, teams were tasked with combining innovative urban farming strategies and environmental technologies with multifunctional planning for the prison’s outdoor spaces. Furthermore, students had the opportunity to discuss their solutions with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalvarden) in Malmö. This challenge allows participants to apply their knowledge to real-world contexts, engaging with the environment, space, and local policies. It also offers a valuable platform for exchanging ideas with peers from different countries and backgrounds, while improving essential communication skills such as preparing promotional videos and presenting their projects.This publication aims to summarize the main ideas, projects, and solutions proposed by the teams, all of which were approached with enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment. We believe these ideas not only raise awareness of important issues but also inspire urban planners and institutions to promote sustainability and livability in cities.The concept of creating a book for each edition was born from the desire to disseminate the results of the competition and showcase the work of the multidisciplinary teams that participated in the Challenge. "UrbanFarm 2024: Integrating Social, Economic, and Environmental Sustainability Pillars for Inmate Rehabilitation in the New Trelleborg Prison in Sweden" is the 14th book in the "UrbanFarm" series, curated by Francesco Orsini.