To bring people back to the city center, the City of Providence sought to create a multi-seasonal, multi-use community space downtown. So the City reached out to Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a local non-profit that operated a farmers market at the Brown University campus. The result is the Monday Market, where Providence residents now come downtown to enjoy around 20 fresh food vendors in the spring and summer--and an ice skating rink in the nearby space during the winter.
The Monday Market is positioned for high foot traffic and maximum economic impact. The site is a public park in the heart of the city, across the street from the central bus terminal, main business district, newly renovated apartment complexes and City Hall. The proximity of the bus terminal is a crucial asset, enabling customers from near and far to bring their produce home with ease.
In addition, downtown Providence is a residential and commercial district, making it ideal for building strong farm-to-institution relationships. Farm Fresh Rhode Island is forging partnerships with businesses in the neighborhood, encouraging area restaurants to buy at the Monday Market for the night's menu.
Since all the sellers at the Monday Market are also Rhode Island growers, the economic impact reaches beyond the city limits to the entire region. The vendors, managers, and city officials responsible for the market are all working hard to reclaim downtown public space for the community and put sustainable agriculture on the state agenda.
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