Food Economy - Economía Alimentaria
Food Economy
A term used in discussions about nutrition, food, health, community economic development and agriculture. Tucson credits the success of local food systems to the grassroots organizations, non-profits, educational institutions and businesses which work toward accomplishing advances for a healthy community that preserves their cultural heritage. Below are the efforts that directly relate to South 12th:
La Doce: Barrio Foodways
Explicitly seeking to leverage the UNESCO designation “to enhance the community’s food-based economy and advance community sustainability in the area of food,” the City of Tucson partnered with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to obtain grant funding from the Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. The grant conducted a food system assessment using “citizen folklorists” applying ethnographic methods to identify barriers, needs, and investment opportunities for strengthening the food-based economy and addressing the food and economic security issues of La Doce Barrio, centered around South 12th Avenue. The results are identified strategies to strengthen local food economy, enhance cultural awareness, and build partnerships.
La Doce - Southwest Folklife Alliance
La Doce: Barrio Foodways Report - Southwest Folklife Alliance
La Doce: Barrio Foodways - Mini Documentary
Tucson, UNESCO City of Gastronomy
In 2015 the City of Tucson partnered with the University of Arizona Southwest Center and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, media partner Edible Baja Arizona magazine, and other community partners in seeking recognition of our region’s rich agricultural heritage, thriving food traditions, and culinary distinctiveness through a "City of Gastronomy" designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
2015 City of Gastronomy Application Form
Tucson, Arizona - An International Culinary Destination
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Maria Gayosso, Project Manager
E-mail: ladoce@tucsonaz.gov
Phone: (520) 837-6972
Mail: City of Tucson Planning & Development Services Department, Attn: Maria Gayosso, P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726