Comment
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 19852
Received: 06/02/2020
Respondent: Mr Jonathan Warner
In relation to multiple GNLP Sustainable Communities policies there is no mention of the food system. Increasing the opportunity for urban agriculture (allotment space, designated community gardens, space for small food enterprises) could help strengthen food security, reduce food poverty, increase health (mental and physical) and create stronger community bonds through inclusive activities and educational workshops. The benefits of including food on planning agendas has been outlined in many papers and an explicit food strategy for Norwich that allows food (production, distribution, consumption, and waste) to be included alongside other development staples could reap multiple rewards for the City.
In relation to multiple GNLP Sustainable Communities policies there is no mention of the food system. Increasing the opportunity for urban agriculture (allotment space, designated community gardens, space for small food enterprises) could help strengthen food security, reduce food poverty, increase health (mental and physical) and create stronger community bonds through inclusive activities and educational workshops. The benefits of including food on planning agendas has been outlined in many papers and an explicit food strategy for Norwich that allows food (production, distribution, consumption, and waste) to be included alongside other development staples could reap multiple rewards for the City.