17. Our F'd Up Food System with Tim Ryan

Urban Agriculture

Tim Ryan envisions a transformative future for urban agriculture, where it revitalizes communities and fosters economic growth. He highlights the potential of urban gardens, neighborhood kitchens, and kitchen incubators to create jobs and enhance food accessibility. This vision includes a national urban agricultural initiative aimed at cleaning up neighborhoods and integrating them into the global economy.

I mean, that's my dream. That's my vision is to say, okay, in three years, we want every dilapidated home and commercial property gone and reinvested in with a national urban agricultural initiative.

--- Tim Ryan

Ryan's dream is to see communities thrive with local businesses and gardens, contributing to a healthier and more connected society 1.

   

Community Rebuilding

Ryan emphasizes the importance of reconnecting societies through comprehensive efforts that integrate food systems, urban redevelopment, and public transportation. He argues that rebuilding downtowns and creating walkable communities can foster connection and reduce gentrification. This holistic approach aims to address the broader issues of disconnection and inequality in urban areas.

You got to build the whole bridge at the same time. You can't just, like, build the middle of the bridge.

--- Tim Ryan

Ryan believes that imagination and creativity are crucial in solving these challenges, urging society to apply these qualities to public problems 2 3.