In early 2024, marketcityTO secured a contract to lead the stakeholder consultation process.  Our proposal details the activities that involve the public market stakeholders in a participatory process that confirms the issues, identifies solutions, and establishes priorities and actions. We prioritize small group discussions and focus on building relationships through deep, intentional engagement, which leads to increased trust and transparency.

Throughout the process, we will identify champions within the City and community to enable the successful implementation of the Plan over the next five years.

Framing Question:

How can the City of Toronto support existing public markets while promoting the development of additional markets (for both food and non-food items), particularly in underserved communities? How could this be done in a way that facilitates the distribution of locally-produced healthy food and other goods, promotes economic activities at the neighbourhood level, provides social benefits to residents, and promotes climate action while catering to the requirements of market operators, regulators (City), and entrepreneurs?

If you have any questions or you want to be involved, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will report findings from this process to the City of Toronto and stakeholders by September 2024.