thinking outside the big box: strategies for healthy food retail
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Thinking
Outside
the Big Box
Heather Wooten, MCP This material cannot be copied or reproduced without permission. ©2011
Policies for
Grocery
market forces public policy
“food landscape” + =
3 key ways policies work:
Require
Incentivize
Restrict
REQUIRE Condition neighborhood markets (convenience stores) at the time of development review to incorporate the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables. Watsonville, CA
Buildings containing fresh food markets are allowed one additional square foot of floor area for each square foot of fresh food market floor area included within the building
PHILADELPHIA, PA (DRAFT)
INCENTIVIZE
The first 10,000 sq. ft. of floor area in a fresh food market is exempt from minimum off-street parking requirements.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (DRAFT)
INCENTIVIZE
RESTRICT
…proposal will not adversely
affect adjacent or nearby public parks or schools
OAKLAND, CA
public resources
community benefit
Financing
Tax incentives
Planning & zoning
Site/location assistance
Public resources:
Local hire Living wage Labor laws Stocking/sourcing EBT/WIC
Community benefit:
Tools & Resources
Disclaimer
The information provided in this seminar is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice. Public Health Law & Policy does not enter into attorney-client relationships.
The primary purpose of this training is to address legal and/or policy options to improve public health. There is no intent to reflect a view on specific legislation. PHLP incorporates objective non-partisan analysis, study, and research in all our work.
©2011
