Sponsored by:
Ryerson Centre for Studies in Food Security
in cooperation with
FoodShare, Metro Toronto
International Development Research Centre, IDRC
Oxfam, Canada
Toronto Food Policy Council
Toronto Food Research Network
Plenary Panels:
Urban Food Systems and Food Policy for the 21st Century, Tim Lang,
Centre for Food Policy, Thames Valley University, London, UK
IDRC Development Forum: Urban Agriculture Around the World,
Benefits and Challenges
Challenges for Creating Local Food Systems, Harriet Friedmann,
Department of Sociology, University of Toronto
International Conference on Sustainable Urban Food Systems:
The Centre for Studies in Food Security at Ryerson Polytechnic University
in cooperation with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC),
FoodShare Metro Toronto, Oxfam Canada, the Toronto Food Policy Council,
and the Toronto Food Research Network is organizing a conference to
develop conceptual and practical frameworks for sustainable urban food
systems that would take into account both global and local conditions. The
conference will take place at Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto,
May 22-25 1997 and will welcome concerned researchers, practitioners, and
community organizers. The conference will deal with a variety of topics on
URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS including physical and space dimensions and urban
design; social and cultural variations and access questions; economic and
political issues and food policy; health and nutrition; production,
distribution and food security; and environmental concerns.
The Conference is designed to encourage maximum participation to
gain comparative insights, to develop analytical frameworks for
identifying and analysing unique features of the urban food systems, and
to discuss strategies for sustainable systems. We particularly welcome
attempts to examine local-global connections and their social impacts
within an urban framework. The conference will have paper sessions,
poster sessions, panel discussions, workshops and local tours
dealing with different aspects of food security issues within an urban
context. Please send your presentation and workshop proposals and paper
abstracts to the organizing committee by January 15, 1997.
Jennifer Welsh (Nutrition) Mustafa Koc (Sociology)
(416) 979 5000 (ext:6931) (416) 979 5000 (ext:6210)
jwelsh@acs.ryerson.ca mkoc@acs.ryerson.ca
Centre for Studies in Food Security
Ryerson Polytechnic University
Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3 Canada
Important Dates:
Deadline for receipt of abstracts: January 15, 1997
Advance registration: March 15, 1997
For further information or registration please check our web site:
http://www.acs.ryerson.ca/~foodsec/sufs.html
Location:
The conference will take place at Ryerson Polytechnic University in downtown
Toronto on May 22-25 1997. Toronto has a reputation as one of the cleanest
and safest cities in North America. With a population nearing 4 million
mark, Toronto is home to almost 100 ethnic groups with 52 major languages
spoken. The cultural mosaic of Toronto is best reflected in its rich and
cosmopolitan food culture. Over 6500 Toronto restaurants offer 70
varieties of international cuisine from all around the world.
Ryerson Polytechnic University is located in the heart of Toronto's downtown
business district, one block east of Yonge Street, the city's main street,
and within a five minute walk of either the College or Dundas subway
stations. Ryerson is Canada's first polytechnic university, specializing
in applied professional education with approximately 14,000 day and
45,000 continuing education students attending annually.
Accommodation:
Participants may stay at the student residence, Pitman Hall at the campus
during the conference. Pitman Hall is a modern, air-conditioned building.
All rooms are single, comfortably furnished with basic furniture and
telephone. Daily and weekly rates for the conference are:
Student rates: Daily : Cdn $ 29.50+tax
Weekly: Cdn $ 177.00+tax
Non-student rates: Daily : Cdn $ 42.00+tax
Weekly: Cdn $ 252.00+tax
For reservations please fill out the Residence registration form and mail it
to the Conference Services, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Pitman Hall, Room
I-100 160 Mutual St., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2M2, Canada
Phone:(416) 979 5296 Fax:(416) 979 5212 E-mail:pyoung@acs.ryerson.ca
There are several hotels with varying price ranges within walking distance to
Ryerson. Please make your personal reservations as soon as possible. The
following quotations are received by some of the area hotels:
Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerard St. W. Toronto, Ont. M5G 1Z4
Ph: (416) 595 1975 Fax:(416) 585 4302 Reservations
Single: Cdn.$ 134+ tax Double: Cdn. $154+tax
Marriott Hotel, Eaton Centre
525 Bay Street, Toronto, Ont. M5G 2L2
Ph: (416) 597 9200 Fax:(416) 597 9211 Reservations
Cdn. $ 169+ tax per room (accommodates up to 4 people)
Best Western Hotel
11 Carlton St., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2G3
Phone: (416) 977 8000 Fax: (416) 977 6323 Reservations
Single/Double: Cdn.$85+tax (please mention Ryerson Polytechnic Univ. for this rate)
Clarion Essex Park Hotel
300 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2C5
Ph: (416) 977 4823 Fax:(416) 977 4823
Single: Cdn. $82+tax Double: Cdn.92+tax (please mention Ryerson Polytech. Univ. for this rate)
PRESENTATION/ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS
May 22-25 1997, Ryerson Polytechnic University
Presentation/Abstract Information
Title:........................................................................
Presenter Information: Note all correspondence will be sent
to the lead presenter]
Lead Presenter:..............................................
Title/Organization::.........................................
Affiliation:.................................................
Address:.....................................................
Province/state:.................................
Country:........................................
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Additional Presenters:
Name:...........................................
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Presentation Options:
Please state the format of your presentation:
Paper Workshop Panel or round table Poster
Audio-Visual Needs:
VCR Overhead Slide Projector Flip Chart
Please send your abstract to:
Mustafa Koc
Department of Sociology
Ryerson Polytechnic University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3
Canada