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Portland Public Market
In an era where over 90% of food sales in North America are controlled by a very small number of national grocery chains, establishing an independent venue for local merchants will create opportunities for sustainable agriculture to intersect with socially responsible commerce in a transportation-advantaged location. Ron Paul, chef, restaurateur and politician spearheads the effort in the city of Portland to create a daily, year-round public market to showcase the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
Long-neglected, Historic Union Station (1896) presents the ideal location to connect with the city's history of central markets in an iconic building adjacent to mixed income neighborhoods, bike, pedestrian, rail and transit nodes. In addition to some of the highest quality foods in North America, the market will feature multi-lingual education programs operated by locally owned vendors who reflect the true complexion of the community.
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Ron Paul (US)
Ron Paul Consulting Director
www.portlandpublicmarket.com
Posted by alex at February 12, 2007 12:04 PM
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