Experts Online: Sustainable Neighborhoods: Foods, Markets, and Redevelopment of Healthy Places
Date Published: 02/25/2009
Archived webcast from 02/25/09, discussing the importance of the availability of quality food and access to food markets for a healthy neighborhood.
Description
Access to healthy foods and neighborhood food markets is an area of increasing interest to community developers. As local leaders develop vibrant neighborhoods, the availability of quality foods and the potential for food-related economic development is an important component of sustainable communities. This webcast explored the relationship of food systems to neighborhoods and examples of current work in low income communities. National experts and local practitioners discussed the interconnections between food and development with specific examples of on-the-ground initiative es in neighborhoods across the country. This was an interactive session with participant questions and comments.
Presenters
- Michael Hamm, CS Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems, Michigan State University
- Hollis Hamel, Allen Street Farm Market Manager
- Malik Yakini, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Archive:
This session was conducted using ReadyTalk and is available as streaming media on the ReadyTalk web site: View recording here
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Downloads:
> Presentation Packet (PDF, 10 MB)
Type: Archived Webcast - Experts Online