Can Urban Agriculture Contribute to Gentrification? Yes, it can. Since the Great Recession, Denver has seen an explosion in urban agriculture. Like in other cities throughout the United States, this economic crisis catalyzed people to come up with strategies to revitalize the economy and build community. One of those strategies was the “People’s Plan,” which […]

At the 2016 Forward Food Summit I had the rare experience of witnessing the entire front range food system in one room.  The diverse array of speakers, representing everything from urban farms to youth groups to grocery stores, gave a full picture of the complexities involved in feeding a city. Centering on food insecurity, the […]