People, places and food
Evidence shows the environments people live in shape the food choices they make: in places where junk food is the cheapest, most readily available and widely advertised, it is harder for people to make healthy choices. The TCPA is exploring how to support planning food environments that enable people to make healthy choices.
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‘Edible’ Garden Cities
This practical guide provides an overview of the policy requirements, background principles and current practices for embedding sustainable food systems from the outset.
Case studies
Practical Hope: inspiration for community action
These inspiring case studies contain practical advice and useful tips to help ensure that your community project is a success. Learn about the first community-owned shop in a new housing development, and an initiative that is encouraging local food production.
Resources
Practical Hope: Woodgate Community Shop
Woodgate Community Shop is more than just a business. It has played a pivotal role in facilitating community cohesion between new and existing community members in Woodgate, West Sussex.
