A study conducted by Ryerson University identifies parks and open spaces as the key to healthy levels of movement for kids during a pandemic. The data was gathered through a survey which asked parents questions about their kid’s movement before and after the pandemic, as well as the postal codes …
Many Indigenous people are affected by the opioid crisis. Between 2017 and 2018, there were 450 opioid-related deaths in Toronto alone. There have been calls made by the Indigenous communities for an overdose prevention program that is inclusive of local Indigenous community members, as opposed to a one-size fits all …
Currently, cities face the challenge of adapting their infrastructure to deal with issues such as environmental threats or increases in population. Further, it is important for cities to be able to handle these issues, as the United Nations has forecasted that by 2050 68% of the world will live in …
Tangelo is an app that provides healthy foods to nutrition-insecure low-income communities in the U.S. The app provides low-income families with access to $40 a month to purchase fresh produce on the app. Wholesome Wave directly funds the monthly allowance and continues to work diligently to increase funding. The app …
A group of friends are starting a community fridge after seeing the success of a similar project in Toronto. The group started with a five thousand dollar fundraising goal and in three days they had already topped 13 thousand dollars. The fridge will be located at 902 Centre Street in …
The advent of a global pandemic has accelerated many trends in the food industry which are challenging the future design of food supply systems. The pandemic began with an overwhelming amount of demand for some major food items and has evolved into long lines at the grocery store. Problems such …
Myfood - a solar-powered, aquaponic greenhouse business - notes that purchasing food that has travelled from miles away with pesticides is not an optimal choice. The business has developed a unique set of cultivation techniques, including vertical farming, aquaponics and raised beds which enable people to grow their own food …
Viraj Puri, the CEO and Co-Founder of Gotham Greens, gives us a look into a hydroponic indoor farm that is built on top of a food market. The construction of high tech greenhouses in urban areas help reduce food delivery distances and extend the shelf life of fresh products, as …
Vertical farming walls are the answer to Laramie’s (Wyoming) lack of fertile green spaces. This solution is the result of a collaboration between a vertical farming company and the Laramie Main Street Alliance, which works with businesses to improve the urban environment. The project has created an eye-catching environment, a …
New technologies are quickly changing the way we interact with the food industry. Supermarkets on wheels will be deployed to residential areas within Toronto this summer, in order to keep up with the demand from shoppers during coronavirus. The trucks will be paired with technology to notify shoppers when the …