Posts Tagged ‘Urban Food Desert’
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
Family Dollar Store (Syracuse, NY)
According to commercial real estate analyst Garrick Brown, in the past five years, it is estimated that about five Dollar General (Dollar Tree) Stores open daily in the US.
The chains are an example of dubious economic development in underserved neighborhoods and areas that are food deserts.
The source for our report comes from the blog Bessette Pitney.
We have been following Brown since he provided us with some great data on urban millennials back in the day.
Tags:2017, Business, Dollar General, Economic Development, Family Dollar, Real Estate, Retail, Street Photography, Syracuse Demographics, Urban Food Desert
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016
A ground breaking ceremony was held at 601 South Avenue for the planned Price Rite grocery store on Friday. The property was formerly home to a Loblaws supermarket. The area, located in the city’s southwest side, is considered a food desert.
Tags:2016, grocery, Jubilee Homes, Price Rite, Syracuse, Urban Food Desert, VIP Structures, Walter Dixie, Week in Review
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Friday, October 2nd, 2015
Malik Kenyatta Yakini, Director, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Activist, educator, musician and food entrepreneur Malik Yakini was the keynote speaker for Day 1 of the Syracuse Food Justice Symposium tonight. He spoke about values of justice and equality as it relates to urban farming and the human side of sustainability. The event was held at All Saints’ Renewal Center.
Our interview with Yakini will appear soon.
Tags:2015, Community Food Security, Detroit, Farming, Food, foodpreneur, Malik Yakini, Sustainability, Syracuse Food Justice Symposium, Urban Food Desert
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
I spoke recently with a member of my advisory board about the impact of environmental racism and how difficult it can be to find fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. When it comes to healthcare equity, we often overlook how it can relate to geography.
A few weeks later I see that a local group is planning to open a grocery store on the city’s Southside, and I also heard this interview with Dr. Rachael Ross about urban food deserts.
Tags:Corner Store, Dr. Rachael Ross, Fast Food, healthcare, Healthcare Debate, Jubilee Homes, Supermarket, Syracuse, Urban Food Desert, Walter Dixie
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