For a special projects trip I
visited the Soda City market for their Springfest. At the market I was really
able to see the way the green ideology incorporates community. The market was
not just a place to buy fresh, locally grown food, but it also provided a
variety of entertainment for the early afternoon. There were live street
performers, a selection of local restaurants and local vendors selling jewelry,
clothes and more. It was located in the heart of downtown Columbia, on Main
Street, which was beneficial for the businesses located on the blocks it was
held as well as surrounding blocks. The businesses took full advantage of the
event and were able to bring in farmer’s markets patrons. To me, this trip
summed up everything we have learned in the class about an idealistic green
community. Its location catered to all classes as it’s a convenient distance
for those living in other parts of the greater Columbia area. It’s located very
close to bus stops so those without their own transportation can get there
easily. And by taking place on a Saturday, it accommodates most peoples’ work
schedules, unlike the many farmers markets that are on weekday afternoons.
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