Food
justice in spatial and urban planning should be at the center of
discourse. Though food seems trivial compared to other issues such as
housing, transportation, and the environment; it is a significant part
of our lives that we must constantly make decisions about. Strategies to
implement food justice are often carried out at a community level for
them to become more self-sufficient. Both the social aspect, such as
women's participation, cultural identity, food pantry policies; and the
environmental aspect, such as functions of public spaces, sustainable
cultivation methods, and materials are equally important and integrated
into our daily lives. The panel aims to create a conversation about the
integration of food justice in the urban environment and its
multi-functional benefits to the community."
Speakers:
Jeff Hou,
Professor - Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of
Washington
Teresa Mares, Associate Professor - Department of
Anthropology at the University of Vermont
Sheryll Durrant, Kelly
Street Garden Manager & Board President of JUSTFOOD
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