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"Part of our Urban Food Policy Forum series.
Urban agriculture is increasingly considered an important part of creating just and sustainable cities. Yet the benefits that many people attribute to urban agriculture—fresh food, green space, educational opportunities—can mask structural inequities, thereby making political transformation harder to achieve. Realizing social and environmental justice requires moving beyond food production to address deeper issues such as structural racism, gender inequity, and economic disparities.
In their new book, Beyond the Kale: Urban Agriculture and Social Justice Activism in New York City, CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute Research Director Nevin Cohen and Professor of Environmental Studies and Food Studies at the New School Kristin Reynolds illustrate how some urban farmers and gardeners not only grow healthy food for their communities but also use their activities and spaces to disrupt the dynamics of power and privilege that perpetuate inequity. Beyond the Kale argues that urban agricultural projects focused explicitly on dismantling oppressive systems have the greatest potential to achieve substantive social change.
Join us for a presentation and discussion of their findings.
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RSVP: http://www.cunyurbanfoodpolicy.org/events/2017/2/23/urban-food-policy-forum-nycha-food-initiatives
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing authority in North America, representing 8.1 percent of New York City’s rental apartments and housing 4.7 percent of our city’s population. To many planners and health advocates, the NYCHA community is well-positioned for food innovation, which has led to the development of several public/private initiatives encompassing urban agriculture, good food entrepreneurship, and increased quality and quantity of food retail outlets.
This forum looks at several current, past and proposed food initiatives focused on engaging residents at NYCHA developments across the city.
Panelists:
Christine Caruso, Assistant Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University will discuss her study of the Food Environment around NYCHA’s Queens Bridge Houses
Shanna Castillo, Director of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability at the New York City Housing Authority will discuss her work with the NYCHA Food Business Pathways program
Howard Husock, Vice President for Research and Publicationsat the Manhattan Institute will summarize findings from his report looking at development opportunities at NYCHA properties called Turning Food Deserts into Oases
Andrea Mata, Senior Manager for Community Health Initiatives at the New York City Housing Authority will discuss her work with the Farms at NYCHA project
Prudence Thomas, Health and Nutrition Director, and Bill Fink, Associate Executive Director for Development and External Affairs, SCAN-NY, will discuss "Cafe Express," a NYCHA resident-run healthy food pop-up cafe.
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Feb
23
Urban Food Policy Forum: New Opportunities for Improving Food within New York City Housing Authority Communities
55 W. 125th St
RSVP: http://www.cunyurbanfoodpolicy.org/events/2017/2/23/urban-food-policy-forum-nycha-food-initiatives
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing authority in Nor...
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Urban Food Policy Forum: Beyond the Kale
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55 W. 125th St
"Part of our Urban Food Policy Forum series.
Urban agriculture is increasingly considered an important part of creating just and sustainable cities. Yet the benefits that many people attribute t...
Urban agriculture is increasingly considered an important part of creating just and sustainable cities. Yet the benefits that many people attribute t...
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