A historical market in Āgenskalns district in Riga is transformed into a sustainable, inclusive and multifunctional urban food hub. The food hub combines a diverse set of activities: a food market, a co-creation kitchen, catering services, a youth station, educational activities, cultural and social events, etc. Among the goals of the food hub are boosting local food economy and economic performance of local producers and improving health and wellbeing of the wider community in the neighbourhood and Riga city.
Main results / outcomes
Āgenskalns food hub improves economic and social position of farmers by providing them market infrastructure, a point of sale and access to consumers. Up to 70 local farmers and artisanal producers are involved in the food hub. Through its food-related social and educational activities, and direct links between farmers and consumers, the food hub also raises consumer awareness and knowledge about local food products and promotes sustainable consumption.
Practical recommendations
The food hub is being implemented in a public-private-people partnership. Āgenskalns food hub operator cooperates with a range of public, private and non-governmental partners to propose sustainable and innovative solutions at the hub that address needs of businesses, residents and the city development.
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