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Snack Chats - The role of street food and vending in the city

Starts: Thursday May 24, 2007 06:30 PM

Schedule: 2007-05-24

Organizer: Multistory Complex and Ryerson University

Venue: Ryerson University

Location: 87 Gerrard Street East, Room 229 EPH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What issues should we consider as we try to introduce healthier, more diverse street food? How does street vending fit into the planning, design and regulation of our streets and social spaces? How do vendors feel about their work?

Speakers:

Members of the Toronto Food Policy Council and Gus Michaels from the City’s Municipal Licensing and Standards Division will discuss the regulation and role of street food in the city. Dr. Mariana Valverde (University of Toronto) will share her research of the regulation and ordering of communities and public space. Street vendors will share their experiences.

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