Dan Carmody on Why Public Markets Remain Vital for Local Economies, Health, and Community Life

Source: International Business Times

Dan Carmody, founder of Carmody Consulting, has observed renewed interest in local food systems in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on decades of experience in community development and food-system strategy, he sees public markets as valuable community institutions that can support local economies, expand access to healthy food, and help people reconnect at a time when many communities are searching for stronger social ties. Carmody's perspective has been shaped through more than five decades working across economic development, placemaking, and regional food systems.