Eight Steps to Get More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Neighborhood
Fact Sheet
Do you live near a community garden? Does your neighborhood sell good-quality, low-cost fruits and vegetables? Is there a farmer's market in your neighborhood? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, your neighborhood is ready for some healthy changes. Learn the eight steps to follow to get more fruits and vegetables in your neighborhood with this helpful California-specific factsheet.
If you're outside California, please be certain to check with your local planning department regarding specifics for your jurisdiction. Now available in Spanish, as well!
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- Policy Area:
- Redevelopment
- Farmers' Markets
- Corner/Grocery Stores & Markets
- Comprehensive/General Plans
- City Agencies/Government
In the last few years, a new understanding of the built environment’s impact on health has brought the public health community and planners together to develop a variety of innovative land use policies that promote health.