rezoning and food: what’s happening in east harlem? kimberly libman phd, mph september 21 st, 2015...
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Rezoning and Food: What’s Happening in East Harlem?
KIMBERLY LIBMAN PHD, MPH
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2015
HEALTHY FOOD FOR UPPER MANHATTAN
Zoning and Food
Zoning “determines the size and use of buildings, where they are located and, in large measure, the density of the city's diverse neighborhoods.”
Direct influences on neighborhood food: location and type of food retail and manufacturing
Indirect influences on neighborhood food: purchasing power, price, products
East Harlem Neighborhood Planning Process
www.eastharlemplan.nyc
Goals of the EH Planning Process
Collect and organize community concerns and ideas in order to influence City agencies’ planning and rezoning processes
Create a human capital development plan that focuses on the betterment of East Harlem residents
Develop an approach to preserving and expanding East Harlem’s affordable housing, including public housing
Support and preserve East Harlem’s cultural identity
Develop implementable recommendations that reflect community input
Discussion
How do you think the rezoning can support the goals of HFUM?
What concerns does the rezoning raise for you?