Allen Smith, Executive Director of Southwest Fort Worth, Inc. (SEFWI) spoke to my class. Southeast Fort Worth, Inc is “a collaborative effort formed by the Fort Worth Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce to bring private-sector economic development to Fort Worth’s southeast quadrant.”
This organization protects a specific type of sustainability: the social aspect. Before this class, I did not think that sustainability had a social aspect to it, but it interests me to learn more about the subject. The Southeast part of Fort Worth, the region that the organization promotes, lacks grocery stores and jobs. As a result, most income generated by its residents is spent in other areas.
Allen spoke directly on the subject of a food desert. According to the CDC web site, a food desert is an area that lacks access to affordable fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk, and other foods that are part of a healthy diet.
Several politicians including Michelle Obama have spoken out about food deserts. This is seen in the video above. I believe that tackling the problem of food deserts in southeast part of Fort Worth will help sustain the community for future generations. SEFWI was able to get Walmart to come in and build a super center. This one project will help overcome the battle of food deserts.
Another project that I found interesting, was the repairing of homes in the area. I love the idea of the community helping its neighbors. The SEFWI web site highlights several homes impacted by this project. They show before and after pictures and highlight specifically what work was done. Below is a before and after picture of one of the homes that benefitted from the project
Several politicians including Michelle Obama have spoken out about food deserts. This is seen in the video above. I believe that tackling the problem of food deserts in southeast part of Fort Worth will help sustain the community for future generations. SEFWI was able to get Walmart to come in and build a super center. This one project will help overcome the battle of food deserts.
Another project that I found interesting, was the repairing of homes in the area. I love the idea of the community helping its neighbors. The SEFWI web site highlights several homes impacted by this project. They show before and after pictures and highlight specifically what work was done. Below is a before and after picture of one of the homes that benefitted from the project
My husband and I love the idea of taking something old and fixing it, instead of tearing it down and starting from scratch. Our home that we currently live in is over 60 years old. Over the year several improvements have been made on it. My hope is that in 60 years our original home will still stand.
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