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Food Sensitive Planning and Urban Design (FSPUD) Project: Towards improving the food sensitivity of urban design in the Outer East (2013)
Using the Heart Foundation's 'Food-Sensitive Planning and Urban Design' (FSPUD) framework, an audit was conducted of Maroondah and Yarra Ranges to inform recommendations to improve the food system in the Outer East, and provide a 'vision for the future' at a higher urban planning level. Recommendations included: strengthening partnerships, strengthening integration of the food system in council policies and plans, supporting local food businesses, support for current food-related initiatives, strengthening sustainable options for waste and re-use of food, and advocating for planning strategies to support food-sensitive activities
Reassessing Food Insecurity in Melbourne’s Outer East (2013)
The NOURISH network commissioned this research project to provide updated local data regarding food access, a determinant of food insecurity, in the Outer East. The research project mapped physical access and economic costs of an affordable, appropriate and nutritious food supply and provided a comparative analysis to 2008 data. Food prices were collected from 65 supermarkets and 34 green grocers, showing that purchasing fresh food at the greengrocers instead of supermarkets was a cheaper option.
Emergency Relief: More than just a “bandaid” tertiary intervention (2012)
The NOURISH network commissioned a research project to increase understanding of the availability of nutritious food choices for consumers within the emergency relief sector where a mini-grocery model was being implemented. An analysis of logistics (where food is obtained; how it is stocked, displayed and handled), retail and marketing techniques, and the availability of healthy and non-core food items was undertaken. This analysis was used to consider the opportunities to apply retail and marketing strategies to improve amenability and nutritious food choices.
Food for Thought: A strategic approach underpinning action on food security in the Yarra Ranges (2012)
The aim of this project is to provide direction to the Yarra Ranges Council regarding an evidence-based approach to food security in the region to underpin the development of a food security policy. This policy will assist to facilitate access to and supply of food to the community that is equitable, economically viable, sustainable and reflective of the unique characteristics of the region.
Making The Link: NOURISH And the Outer East Local Governments (2010)
The NOURISH network highlighted the need to increase their capacity to address food security issues within the Outer East. As a result, this project has been designed to increase NOURISH’s understanding of the Local Governments current and potential role in addressing food security. Additionally, this project also aims to achieve NOURISH’s vision through establishing an ongoing collaborative partnership with the Outer East Local Governments, with the long-term goal of creating and maintaining sustainable food systems and initiatives into the future
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VicPCP acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and Elders of past, present and future generations[/col][col size=”4″ screen=”md”][/col][/row]