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Nourishing communities: Food at London's core

Thursday 31 October 2024

Agamemnon Otero MBE

CEO
Energy Garden

Irene Frassoldati

Associate
Maccreanor Lavington

Lady Lucy French

CEO
Fleet Street Quarter

Flynn Williams

Part II Architectural Assistant
Stride Treglown

Grace Simmonds

Head of Learning & Engagement

Food has the potential to play a transformative role in integrating local communities and enhancing urban environments. 

This event highlighted small initiatives that use food as a catalyst for positive change in city spaces. These small-scale projects, which include community gardens and food-growing spaces, can revitalise neglected urban areas, creating hubs where people can come together to share meals, engage in community activities, and network on both personal and professional levels. These initiatives highlight the long-term impact on fostering a sense of belonging, local integration and tackling social isolation.
 
Additionally, food can enhance urban sustainability by maximising the capacity for food-growing within the city, creating localised food systems that support food security and reduce dependence on external supply chains. By integrating food into the urban fabric, cities can create spaces that not only provide for essential needs but also offer opportunities for social engagement, education, and healthier lifestyles. These interventions help create more connected, resilient, and vibrant local communities, where food is not just sustenance but a tool for building stronger social bonds and sustainable urban ecosystems.


Agamemnon Otero MBE

CEO
Energy Garden

Irene Frassoldati

Associate
Maccreanor Lavington

Lady Lucy French

CEO
Fleet Street Quarter

Flynn Williams

Part II Architectural Assistant
Stride Treglown

Grace Simmonds

Head of Learning & Engagement


Enabling Communities

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