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An Urban Agriculture Strategy for LondonJanuary 25th, 2017
Presentation to the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council
Objectives for Today Update on what we’ve done so far
To introduce the team and process for the Urban Agriculture Strategy
Invite members to our February 4 event
Make a request of the Food Policy Council
Where we are in LondonCommunity Food Assessment – Food Policy Council
Community Gardens Strategic Plan
Urban Agriculture Strategy Terms of Reference
Timeline to DateSeptember 29 – Community Review of Draft Terms of Reference
November 19 – London’s Food Future
December 12 – Council Endorse Terms of Reference
Goals of the UAS•To codify a strategy to direct urban agriculture efforts in the City of London
•Address all potential aspects of urban agriculture within the city and present policy and regulation amendments where necessary
•Determine the roles and responsibilities of the City and community in the implementation of the strategy
•Address gaps that may exist in providing for urban agriculture
•Outline criteria for pilot site selection
The Urban Agriculture Strategy
UAS PROCESS PHASES
1. OUR SHARED UNDERSTANDING & PROJECT KICK OFF
4. DRAFT REVIEW: Stakeholder feedback &
editing
5. FINAL REVIEW: Publication & and
Presentation to Council
3. STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT:
Actions & Opportunties
2. RESEARCH & CONSULTATION:
Mapping our Assets and Resources
URBAN AGRICULTURE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
PROJECT KICK OFF!
PRELIMINARY RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
PUBLIC REVIEW OF FIRST DRAFT
INTEGRATE FEEDBACK
COMPLETE FINAL REPORT
PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL
November 19th November - January February April April June July
Saturday, February 4th
Public Participationo February Public Consultation
o Half-day ‘working’ session
February 4
o April Public Consultation
o Review the first draft of the report
o City of London website
owww.london.ca … Urban-Ag-Strategy
oOngoing feedback can be provided by emailing [email protected]
Community Visioning WorkshopFebruary 4 – 10:00 to 3:30
Goodwill Industries – 255 Horton
A request for the Food Policy Council
Can you help us review the first draft in advance of public release?
PROJECT KICK OFF!
PRELIMINARY RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION
PUBLIC CONSULTATION PUBLIC REVIEW
OF FIRST DRAFT
INTEGRATE FEEDBACK
COMPLETE FINAL REPORT
PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL
November 19th November -January
February April April June July
Questions?
