1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Evolution of Vertical Farming and its Impacts on Urban Agriculture 2.2 Key Components and Benefits of Vertical Farming for Sustainable Agriculture 2.3 Resource Efficiency, Food Security, and Environmental Impacts 2.4 Previous Studies on the Impact of Vertical Farming on Urban Agriculture Sustainability 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Cities with Notable Vertical Farming Initiatives 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Assessment of Vertical Farming Practices and Performance 3.2.2 Surveys and Interviews with Urban Farmers, Consumers, and Stakeholders 3.3 Evaluating the Impact of Vertical Farming on Urban Agriculture Sustainability 3.4 Modeling Techniques for Predicting Resource Efficiency and Food Production 3.5 Community Engagement and Stakeholder Perspectives 3.6 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.7 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Vertical Farming's Impact on Urban Agriculture Sustainability 4.2 Evaluation of Resource Efficiency, Food Security, and Environmental Benefits 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities with Different Approaches to Vertical Farming 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Vertical Farming 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Promoting Vertical Farming for Sustainable Agriculture 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Agricultural Policies

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Enhancing Urban Agriculture Sustainability through Vertical Farming 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion