Nathan Pickard is an urban farmer and activist based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Today he’s sharing a guest article about how food-focused urban design can build strong towns.
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Stop the Leakage: How Food-centered Urban Design Solves Economic Challenges
What happens when you eat the wrong food over and over again? We call it “leakage.” Leakage is when capital exits the economy rather than remaining in it. Our current food system as designed (or left un-designed) is a constant source of leakage for our cities and a missed opportunity for urban planners.
November 8, 2017



















