Rowan University Planning Studio 2022
Community perceptions of food insecurity and healthy food access
in Camden, NJ
In spring 2022, eight motivated students from the Planning Studio, offered by Rowan University's undergraduate and graduate planning programs, are studying community food insecurity and food inequity issues in Camden, NJ, with a focus on Waterfront South and Bergen Square neighborhoods. The studio is collaborating with Camden-based nonprofit Invincible City and Rowan University Community Planning + Visualization Lab. The final report will be presented to neighborhood residents and stakeholders. This webpage provides live updates on the project, different activities, and major findings and recommendations. The studio ends in early May, 2022.
Partners
Sponsor
Faculty Advisor
Mahbubur Meenar, Ph.D.
Geography, Planning, & Sustainability
School of Earth & Environment
S T U D I O M E M B E R S
 Casey Bourke |  Carson Eckhardt |  Madison_Edwards |
|---|---|---|
 Joshua Masucci |  Katrina McCarthy |  Devon Nealer |
 Jason Pene |  Chris Tirri |
Casey Bourke | Carson Eckhardt | Madison Edwards | Joshua Masucci | Katrina McCarthy | Devon Nealer | Jason Pene | Chris Tirri
F I N A L P R E S E N T A T I O N
April 25, 2022
T H E P R O C E S S
Surveys
Online and paper surveys
Focus groups
Two focus groups in Waterfront South and Bergen Square neighborhoods
Interviews
8-10 interviews of community stakeholders and leaders
Observations
Community food environment in Waterfront South and Bergen Square neighborhoods
F O C U S G R O U P 1
Waterfront South neighborhood, March 7, 2022 | Venue: Heart of Camden
F O C U S G R O U P 2
Bergen Square neighborhood, March 9, 2022 | Venue: Shalom Baptist Church
F O O D E N V I R O N M E N T S C A N
Waterfront South and Bergen Square neighborhoods, February, 2022
