Call for Action: I Stand in Support of The Power To Grow Initiative
In recent years, the City of Charlottesville has doubled down on its efforts to forge avenues for race and class equity in the areas of housing, education, economic development, climate change, policing, transportation, health, and food. The Food Equity Initiative Policy Platform summarizes community recommendations across the intersection of food equity and urban agriculture, affordable housing, healthy school food, community wealth, and climate justice. 

In the area of urban farming, Food Justice Network has gleaned significant community feedback towards creating an Urban Agriculture Collective farm at Booker T. Washington Park to grow produce for neighbors, reclaim community space, and engage residents in the surrounding areas. We have spoken to over 300 community members in door-to--door discussions, three dozen in in-depth listening circles, and nearly one hundred at community roundtables.  The community's support has been overwhelming and we look forward to continuing this partnership. 


SIGN ON BY SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

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We are going to City Council on Monday, September 18th during the 4:00pm meeting and will be making the requests to support a UAC farm at Booker T. Washington Park. Sign on to show your support!
1. Will you stand in support of The Power to Grow vision to create an Urban Agriculture Collective* farm at Booker T. Washington Park?  

*UAC farm sites grow produce and share it at no cost to residents at community markets in Charlottesville's public and subsidized housing neighborhoods. A specific site will be selected as part of the P&R Strategic Planning.
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2. Will you stand in support of The Power to Grow policy platform suggestion to increase access to urban farming and gardening for all Charlottesville residents, especially those facing economic challenges?   *
3. Will you stand in support of including Food Equity Goals in the City of Charlottesville Strategic Plan currently under development? *
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The Power to Grow Policy Platform is based on community feedback. 

-What inspires you about an urban farm at Booker T. Washington Park? 

-Is there anything you would like to see added or changed? 

Please tell us about what you think! 
NEXT STEPS - 12 MONTHS
1. September 18, 2023 - Present FY23 Food Equity Initiative Report to City Council at 4:00pm meeting. Include ask to prioritize an Urban Agriculture Collective Farm at Booker T. Washington Farm in the upcoming Parks & Recreation Strategic Planning Process with this petition results. 

2. December 31, 2023 - Finalize Phase I Community Engagement process and analyze data from door-to-door surveys, listening circles, interviews, and park observations. 

3. March 1, 2024 - Work with Parks & Rec Strategic Planning Committee to envision overall site design for Booker T. Washington Park with an Urban Agriculture Collective Farm included. 

4. June 30, 2024 - Final vote and approval of UAC Farm at Booker T. Washington Park by Council.

5. July 1, 2024 - Launch Phase II Community Engagement for Park Design & Launch Capital Campaign.

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