The document discusses how public participatory GIS (PPGIS) can enhance the food web by integrating technological applications, scaled networks, and community engagement, particularly within marginalized urban populations. It highlights the role of grassroots organizations and specific case studies related to food distribution systems in areas of racial and socioeconomic disparity. Future research implications include improving data exchange, communication among organizations, and strategic planning for food resources.

1. Strengthening the Food Web through PPGISTechnological Applications, Scaled Networks and Spaces of EngagementBy Mark Caldwell, UWM

2. OutlinePosition of ResearcherWhat are the components of a “food web”?How can Public Participatory (PPGIS) strengthen this web? 1. Technological Applications 2. Scaled Networks 3. Spaces of EngagementImplications for Future Research

3. Position of ResearcherMasters Student in GIS and Sociology at UWMThesis research focuses on food distribution systems associated with racial composition and poverty concentrationWork history with Growing Power, Hunger Task Force, SHARE, Inc. and Urban Ecology CenterCurrently working with Milwaukee Food Council to strategically plan for new provisional food locationsRavens Haven- my urban garden

4. What are the components of a “food web”?A Healthy Food System?

5. How can Public Participatory GIS (PPGIS) strengthen this web?“Public Participation GIS facilitates citizen-participation action by generating a range of grassroots, inner-city neighborhood based citizen groups.” -R. GhoseThis allows marginalized citizens to reshape urban spaces by participating in work conducted by GIS data institutesCopyright Wansoo IM

6. How can Public Participatory GIS (PPGIS) strengthen this web?Copyright Wansoo IM

7. How can Public Participatory GIS (PPGIS) strengthen this web?Grassroots Community Food OrganizationsSpaces of EngagementTechnological InnovationScaled NetworksArcGIS

8. Google Earth

9. Data Warehouses

10. Internet Links

11. USDA/Census

12. Community Analyst

13. Thematic

14. Territorial

15. Embedded Actors

16. Council Meetings