Barry Benepe, an influential urban planner, passed away at 96. He founded New York City's Greenmarkets in 1976, which connected local farmers to city dwellers, inspiring a national farm-to-table movement. These markets played a crucial role in revitalizing neighborhoods and promoting local agriculture, saving thousands of acres from development. The first Greenmarket, located in Manhattan, was successful against the backdrop of a city struggling with high crime. Initially, the Union Square market struggled for attention but eventually became one of the most popular, showcasing the resilience and impact of Benepeâs vision for urban farming and community engagement.
Barry Benepe revolutionized urban food access by founding New York Cityâs Greenmarkets in 1976, igniting a national farm-to-table movement and revitalizing local neighborhoods.
The first Greenmarket, launched in 1976, became an unexpected success, bridging upscale shopping to fresh local produce, while directly countering urban decay and crime.
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