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The Future of Markets
East New York Farmers Market, Brooklyn, NY
This summer, PPS brought together experts from across the U.S. in a frank discussion about what the future holds for public markets. With the markets renaissance going strong for more than twenty years, we asked, "What's left for the markets movement to accomplish?" In a word, our panelists unanimously responded: "Plenty."
A word about this newsletter
from Steve Davies, PPS Senior Vice President, Director of Public Markets Program Later this year, PPS will wrap up its three-year $3 million grant program for public markets, funded by the Ford Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Through this initiative, I've had the privilege of working with many innovative market managers and advocates, and in this special edition of Making Places, we look at how their hard work is paying off. Today's markets are making a big difference, especially in low-income neighborhoods. They are improving public health and nutrition, strengthening local economies, and providing vital social gathering places. We hope you enjoy this overview of how markets are accomplishing these goals, and how they can expand their impact in the future.
from Steve Davies, PPS Senior Vice President, Director of Public Markets Program Later this year, PPS will wrap up its three-year $3 million grant program for public markets, funded by the Ford Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Through this initiative, I've had the privilege of working with many innovative market managers and advocates, and in this special edition of Making Places, we look at how their hard work is paying off. Today's markets are making a big difference, especially in low-income neighborhoods. They are improving public health and nutrition, strengthening local economies, and providing vital social gathering places. We hope you enjoy this overview of how markets are accomplishing these goals, and how they can expand their impact in the future.
Also in this Issue:
A Ripe Time for Local Food
Four ways markets improve our communities by strengthening ties between urban and rural people.
By Steve Davies
What We Need to Learn from America's Classic Markets
Applying the lessons of Pike Place and other great markets.
By David K. O'Neil
The Happy Shopper
Why the most satisfying shopping experiences are more about social interaction than consumer acquisition.
By Jay Walljasper
Making the Case for Markets in Cold, Hard Cash
New tools and recent studies prove the positive impact of public markets on local economies.
Remarkable Market Anniversaries
Historic markets around the U.S. are celebrating milestones this year.
By David K. O'Neil
