In each city, the seeds of change are taking root. Inspired by the general UFSLU model, city councils will be endorsing their own Action Plans—tailored roadmaps that reflect their unique landscapes and communities. These plans will be more than just documents; they will be commitments to a new way of living, where urban fringe farming is not only introduced but also nurtured and regulated for the future. With these Action Plans in hand, cities will be setting the stage for the next steps in their journey. Each plan will outline the actions needed to bring sustainable urban farming to life on the city’s edges, ensuring that these green spaces become permanent fixtures in the urban fabric. As these plans are put into motion, a new era of community-driven, environmentally conscious urban farming will begin to flourish.

In the heart of Central Europe, a group of visionary cities, united under the CoFarm4Cities partnership, embarked on a mission to transform urban life. Their goal? To bring farming back to the fringes of their cities, creating green spaces that could feed their communities and strengthen their connection to the land. Together, these cities will develop the UFSLU model—a comprehensive blueprint for seamlessly integrating urban fringe farming into city landscapes. But their work will not stop with just creating a plan. They will aspire to spread this model far and wide, helping other cities across the region adopt this innovative approach to urban living. To make this vision a reality, they will devise a joint strategy, a detailed roadmap designed to guide any city eager to embrace urban fringe farming. Alongside this strategy, they will create a toolkit filled with resources and guidelines for engaging communities and stakeholders, ensuring that the model can be successfully replicated wherever it takes root. As the project draws to a close, the cities that have developed the strategy will stand ready to implement it. They will prepare to adopt this new approach either in the final months of their collaboration or shortly after the project’s completion. With this strategy in hand, they will lead the way, demonstrating how urban fringe farming can thrive in the modern world. Their pioneering efforts will pave the way for a movement that will soon spread far beyond their own city limits.