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Urban Rooftop Farming Thrives with Elderly Engagement

1/2/2026

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Story summary

Lai Yee-man, a 70-year-old resident, tends a rooftop farm at Metroplaza in Hong Kong, growing eggplants and dragon fruit.
Operation Santa Claus supports the project to engage elderly residents with nature in an urban setting.
Farm the City started in 2018 and created the initiative to turn unused rooftop space into farming.

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Story summary

Lai Yee-man, a 70-year-old resident, tends a rooftop farm at Metroplaza in Hong Kong, growing eggplants and dragon fruit.
Operation Santa Claus supports the project to engage elderly residents with nature in an urban setting.
Farm the City started in 2018 and created the initiative to turn unused rooftop space into farming.