MODERN TRENDS IN THE DESIGN OF URBAN FARMS

The article considers the topic of the development of vertical urban agricultural farms in large cities. The analysis of the experience of designing urban agricultural farms in the world practice is carried out and the regional features of designing such facilities in Rostov-on-Don are considered. Based on the analysis of modern trends in the design of vertical urban agricultural farms, three different typological models of these objects are proposed, considering the urban planning aspect of the placement. In conclusion, the authors argue that vertical agriculture is a promising direction for the development of the agricultural sector, which is much broader than just the term "urban agriculture".