Snack Chats May 12, 2007

Thursday May 24- The role of street food and vending in the city
Where: 87 Gerrard Street East, Room 229 EPH, Ryerson University
When: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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.

Presentations will be posted on www.multistorycomplex.org after the event.

Official Website: http://www.multistorycomplex.org