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Detroit's Eastern Market Food FlowsDetroit Food Access: How can The Eastern Market Continue to Feed Detroiters?
Wesley Davis
, (University of Michigan)
Bella Mayorga
, (University of Michigan)
Christopher Merchant
, and (University of Michigan)
Annie Moore
(University of Michigan)
Detroit's venerable Eastern Market is no stranger to change but how will it navigate gentrification, vendor turnover, and shifting community needs?
The historic Eastern Market has undergone numerous changes since its inception as a result of the economic and social developments. This in turn has affected food access and flows to its surrounding local communities and poses the question of how should it continue to develop. This case study will explore stakeholder viewpoints and discuss how the developments influence Detroiters’ access to the market.