Summary of Findings and Conclusions. Food in Canadian hospitals is notorious for being unappealing and of poor quality. There is perhaps less recognition of the ways hospital food is implicitly linked to food production, processing and distribution practices that conflict with the very mandate of our healthcare institutions – the promotion of public health. As the literature review in Section 2 revealed, today’s global industrial food system is unsustainable; from its heavy dependence on oil to its association with spiralling obesity rates and declining rural communities, it is tied to environmental, health and socio‐economic crises. Fortunately, there is growing awareness of the health and environmental costs connected to our food system. Farmers’ markets and community shared agriculture programs are growing in popularity and, while strong government leadership remains to be seen, a variety of policies at the provincial level in Quebec suggest the beginnings of a shift towards more sustainable, community‐scale food systems. The growing sustainable food procurement movement in Europe and North America suggests how hospitals are well suited to contribute to the emergence of a healthier, more sustainable food system. Large institutions are exploring ways to use their food procurement budgets to help scale up more sustainable food systems that respond to community needs. The literature on alternatives, however, reveals that there is still limited consensus on the definition of a sustainable food system. For some, sustainability is found exclusively at the local scale, while for others, food security is a central xxxxx. This report recommends that the notion of community food systems has been adopted and used as a sustainable food procurement planning and evaluating framework. The notion of a community food system combines a holistic set of sustainability parameters, including social, economic and environmental dimensions. Rather then predefine solutions by arbitrary definitions of ‘local’, a focus on community food system values provides a basis for dialogue and action. With this framework in mind, a review of the sustainable food procurement movement reveals a number of promising practices; hospitals and universities have begun to integrate sustainability criteria into new food service contracts and are engaging in innovative partnerships with organisations to promote the growth of environmentally progressive local food production and distribution networks. Moreover, many of these efforts are c...
Summary of Findings and Conclusions. The proposed project is in compliance with all laws and authorities pertaining to environmental review and found in 24 CFR 58.5. There are no conditions or circumstances requiring further review or analysis. The proposed project is not in compliance with all laws and authorities pertaining to environmental review and found in 24 CFR 58.5. There are conditions or circumstances requiring further review or analysis. An Environmental Assessment is required.
Summary of Findings and Conclusions. The environmental assessment on the Xxxxxx Street Duplex site was prepared by the City of Wausau, Community Development Department, to certify that this project will not have a significant impact on the environment. The project conforms to local planning and zoning requirements and is compatible with existing neighborhoods where it will be located. Site slopes, soil erosion, and hazards are not being impacted or created, nor are there any existing conditions that would impact the project. The project does not indicate significant demographic changes or increased burdens to infrastructure, social, or emergency services systems. Commercial, cultural, and recreational facilities will be accessible through the use of nearby public transportation. The project is not located in the 100- or 500-year flood zone, nor are there any wetlands on the project site. The area is urban with no farmland and no significant vegetation or wild life. Based on these results, the City is certifying that a Finding of No Significant Impact is applicable to this project.
