- Research framework
Build on Research
CF-Map's methodology ensures data quality, policy relevance, and equitable representation across the regional foodshed.
Defined Regional Scope
Research focused on commercial food growers within a 300-mile regional foodshed centered on Chicago.
Quality Methodology
De-identified, structured interviews examining grower capacity, operational challenges, and institutional market readiness. Validated through site visits.
Policy-Integrated Analysis
Findings aligned with Chicago and Cook County Good Food Purchasing standards to directly support institutional procurement policy decisions.
- Policy Landscape
Policy Alignment
CF-Map's data directly supports three key policy frameworks shaping food procurement across the Chicago region.
- DePaul's Research
Additional Research Initiatives
CF-Map is part of a broader portfolio of food system research at DePaul University
- Our Team
Research & Development Team
CF-Map is developed through collaboration across research, design, technology, and community engagement.
We are grateful to the students, researchers, designers, and community collaborators whose ideas, time, and contributions have helped shape the project over time.
Howard Rosing
Executive Director
Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning & Community Service Studies
Ola Klimczak
Urban Sustainable Food Systems Research Coordinator
Master's in Sustainable Urban Design
GIS Certification
LeAnne Wagner
Director, SPARK Center
Director, PUSH Studio
Lecturer, DePaul University School of Design
Nimrah Asif
Graduate Software Developer
Master's in Computer Science
Ilse Castellanos Pulido
Product Designer
Master's in Human Computer Interaction
- Supported by
Institutional Partners
CF-Map is supported through partnerships with academic, civic, and community organizations across the Chicago region.
