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High Hopes for Low Income, Neighborhood Markets

By kwilliams on May 14, 2009 | 1 Comment

Food access, especially for lower-income neighborhoods, is a hot topic these days. Those of us who work in the field of markets and food issues know that there are many communities suffering from a lack of fresh, healthy food – especially fruits and vegetables. In return, these communities are experiencing rising rates of [...]

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The Conference Brought “Tiers” to My Eyes!

By doneil on May 12, 2009 | Add Comment

As we walked down the central aisle of the Ferry Terminal Marketplace, crackerjack manager Jane Connors told me the indoor produce vendor had increased sales 60% since moving from a flat table to a tiered system.  That’s a huge increase for such a simple move!

It got me looking much closer at other [...]

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Changes Coming from Washington

By nowens on May 8, 2009 | 1 Comment

Behind the scenes of the conference’s opening plenary, there were many nervous moments as we tried to get the technology lined up for USDA Deputy Secretary, Kathleen Merrigan’s live video feed from Washington DC. At almost the last minute, the connection was made – and we all breathed a sigh of relief. Kathleen [...]

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Market Tour Spotlight: Little Market with Big Taste

By Brian Geraghty on May 7, 2009 | Add Comment

The Frutivale Public Market was recently redeveloped due to lapses made by developers and local government who originally decided not to include community input when planning the original design. The current incarnation seems somewhat empty and fledgling, apparently due to the weak status of the economy during the market’s beginnings. When I stepped [...]

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Market Tour Spotlight: Marin Farmers Market, Grand Lake

By Robin Lester on May 5, 2009 | 1 Comment

If ever there was a diverse public market, Marin Farmers Market takes the cake.  Located in Oakland – Grand Lake, the market is a truly diverse mix of fresh food vendors, hot ethnic foods, live music and a shallow fountain that children are encouraged to play in.  A small cluster of [...]

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New Markets Publication Now Available!

By Project for Public Spaces on May 1, 2009 | 2 Comments
This pdf download provides an in-depth look into the Diversifying Markets Grant Program and the individual success and innovations of the participating public markets.
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Places in the News: April 28, 2009

By jchao on Apr 28, 2009 | Add Comment

The latest in urban planning, placemaking and citizen action:

The Environmental Defense Fund’s Reinventing Transit highlights a new generation of innovative public transit. [EDF.org] In the greater Toronto area, the Tower Renewal Project looks to transform post-war, high-rise, concrete towers with sustainable, suburban development. [Worldchanging] A bill recently passed by New York’s state [...]
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Top Ten Responsibilties of Public Markets

By Robin Lester on Apr 26, 2009 | 4 Comments

In the Opening Plenary of the conference, attendees were asked to brainstorm in small groups around the question, “What are the roles and responsibilities of public markets in reconnecting communities and local economies?”  Answers were written onto index cards, and collected throughout the three-day conference.

At Closing Plenary, the top ten answers – [...]

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Markets Conference: An address from Kathleen Merrigan!

By Craig Raphael on Apr 25, 2009 | 1 Comment

Our first full day of the Public Markets Conference was a success!  An opening session, plenary, breakout sessions on a variety of topics and a delightful opening reception brought people together from around the world in their support of public markets and sustainability.

A highlight of the morning’s opening remarks was a live [...]

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Worried About Missing Out?

By Robin Lester on Apr 24, 2009 | 1 Comment

This morning at my brief tech announcement, I forgot to mention that ALL sessions and workshops will be available after the conference in podcast format!  Also, we plan to provide brief recaps at the end of each day about the sessions that took place.

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Welcome to the 7th International Public Markets Conference

By Robin Lester on Apr 24, 2009 | Add Comment

We’re currently welcoming attendees from 38 states and 10 countries at the 7th International Public Markets Conference in San Francisco, California!

Please join us here as we blog about the event, upload photos, Twitter and discuss group sessions on the Placemaking Movement Social Network.

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The Best of the Bay Tasting Event to Feature Unforgettable Local Food and Drink

By Robin Lester on Apr 20, 2009 | 1 Comment

Don’t miss out!  If you’ll be attending the 7th International Public Markets Conference, or live in or near the Bay Area, you’ll want to attend our Best of the Bay Tasting Event, featuring fresh food from some of San Francisco’s top chefs.  Additionally, attendees will be able to sample beverages from [...]

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