“If planners are not conscious [of food issues], then their impact is negative, not just neutral”
With over 50% of South Africans estimated to be food insecure or at risk of food insecurity this episode of Talking Transformation is a timely wake-up call to all built environment activists and practitioners. Arguably a lesser-understood, “rural planning issue” this episode challenges directly this preconception and reminds us that food security is less about the supply quantum of food as it is access to [healthy and a variety of] food sources.
Taking its lead from Consuming Urban Poverty’s (CUP) project and toolkit - “Incorporating food into Planning” the episode hosts Robyn Park–Ross and Alison Pulker both of who have researched the topic extensively. In Robyn’s case she contributed to the CUP toolkit during her research work with the ACC and has published research on urban food security focusing directly on the informal trading associated with the Bellville transport interchange precinct
What is food insecurity, where in the world has this been addressed successfully and what is it we should be challenging in our daily choices, policy-making and decision-taking? This episode demonstrates that the next generation of built environment researchers and activists are taking charge, leading the debate and challenging the older generation. It makes for an insightful and educational listen. All material referenced is available via the links embedded in this introduction or or via https://consumingurbanpoverty.wordpress.com
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Recorded 28th October 2019
