Many faces, many voices
Innovations that promote systems change in creating healthy food systems and the physical/built environment - 11 stories from communities across the country
From June 23-26, 2008, representatives from 11 community-based programs gathered in Detroit to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Six of these projects focus on building healthy food systems, and five focus on creating physical environments that support active lives.
These presentations show the myriad and interconnected ways that food systems and physical/built environments influence health. These many connections make clear the importance of an integrated approach to systems change that will increase physical activity and improve diet — foundations for supporting healthier individuals, families, and communities.
Speakers: Ann Karlen, Fair Food Director, White Dog Community Enterprises (WDCE); Haile Johnston and Tatiana Granados, East Park Revitalization Alliance (EPRA).
Links to other sites
Physical Activity/ Built Environment - A companion Web page with information on projects involving physical activity/ built environment
The W.K. Kellogg Food & Fitness Initiative
The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University
Speakers: Jonathan Nieves, Youth Farmer; Daniel Ross, Executive Director; and Angel Ortiz, Petting Zoo Manager, Nuestras Raíces.
Speakers: Tristan Reader, Co Director, and Karen Blaine, Program Coordinator, Tohono O’odham Community Action (TOCA).
Speakers: Rev. Robert Jackson and Rev. DeVanie Jackson, Farm & Food Ministries, Brooklyn Rescue Mission; Christina Grace, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; Kevin E. Jeffrey, Deputy Commissioner for Public Programs, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
Speaker: Frank Mangan, Extension Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts.