NPLAN
Model Food Systems Policy Tools for Local Communities
The National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity (NPLAN) announces new model food systems policy tools for local communities.http://nplanonline.org/
The model policies offer an overview of applicable state and local laws and give tips and alternatives for communities to implement and tailor them to local needs. All the model policies are available online for free. The new policies include:
Land Use Protections for Community Gardeners. Supportive land use policies, like zoning ordinances, can help to create community gardens and ensure their long-term ability to operate on a site. http://nplanonline.org/products/establishing-land-use-protections-community-gardens
Land Use Protections for Farmers' Markets. These policies include our "Model Comprehensive Plan Language to Protect and Expand Farmers' Markets" and "Model Zoning Ordinance Establishing Farmers' Markets as Permitted Use," which can be used to remove policy barriers, protect and optimize farmers' markets, and increase access for low-income customers. http://nplanonline.org/products/establishing-land-use-protections-farmers-markets
Model Healthy Food Zone Ordinance around Schools. A model ordinance that creates a "healthy food zone" by restricting fast food restaurants near schools or other areas children are likely to frequent. http://nplanonline.org/products/creating-healthy-food-zone-around-schools
Healthy Mobile Vending Policies. This fact sheet shows how mobile vending regulations can promote healthy eating in communities that need it the most.http://nplanonline.org/products/healthy-mobile-vending-policies-win-win-vendors-and-childhood-obesity-prevention-advocates
