City of Lacombe Municipal Sustainability Plan
| Topic | Subtopic | Policy or Policy Excerpt | Document Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
food production; food sales, access and procurement; |
local food culture; | Support more opportunities for growing, buying (and selling) locally produced food | pg27 |
| food sales, access and procurement; | local food culture; | Increase local dining options | pg27 |
|
development and productive use of agricultural land; food sales, access and procurement; |
Protect farmland for food production | pg27 | |
| food sales, access and procurement; |
urban gardens/orchard; farmers' markets; |
Lacombe residents have access to locally grown food year-round through farmers’ markets, communal gardens and local farming practices. | pg27 |
|
food sales, access and procurement; nutrition and public health; |
Quality, healthy food is affordable and accessible to everyone in the community. | pg27 | |
| food sales, access and procurement; | A variety of restaurants provide diverse dining options | pg27 | |
|
development and productive use of agricultural land; economic development; |
Farmland is protected for food production, and support for farming ensures a viable agricultural economy | pg27 | |
|
food production; wildlife/environmental/pest management; |
Lacombe supports and promotes organic farming and is a significant source of food knowledge. | pg27 | |
|
food production; wildlife/environmental/pest management; water management; waste management; |
pesticide and pest management; | Farming is transitioning toward sustainable and pesticide-free practices, utilizes available water efficiently, and all farming and food waste is used as a resource. | pg27 |
Municipality:
City of Lacombe
Level of Government:
Municipal
Topic(s):
Sub-topic(s):
Policy URL:
http://www.lacombe.ca/living/imagine-lacombe-municipal-sustainability-plan
Policy File:
Province:
Alberta
Year:
2014
Supplementary Information:
No
Population Range:
10,000 – 24,999