What are some local policy approaches that can be used to promote healthier corner stores?
Local policy—including land use, economic development, redevelopment, and transportation policy—can support healthy corner stores in two key ways. First, local policy can influence store operations (such as the products carried, store signage, hours of operation, etc.) For example, zoning ordinances determine what can be built where, and what activities can take place on a parcel of land. Communities can use zoning laws to create business definitions of corner stores that require them to carry healthy foods. They also can develop tax incentives to promote healthy stores. Local economic development policies can be targeted to offer grants, loans, or technical assistance for corner store owners, which could include support for development costs, façade improvement, infrastructure upgrades (refrigeration, etc.), workforce development, and business planning. Second, local policy can influence the neighborhood environment surrounding stores (such as store location, neighborhood safety and w
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