Actor Wendell Pierce opens a new grocery store in New Orleans neighborhood . John Bare says Pierce 's approach involved steps to help create a real sense of place . He says the grocery provides nutritious fare in a food desert , helps with transit . Housing , education , workforce training , recreation and wellness programs are integrated into one place . Bare : The idea is that people will shop at this store, and they 'll be able to walk or bike from one end of town to another without having to go through an interchange.
Actor Wendell Pierce opens a new grocery store in New Orleans neighborhood . John Bare says Pierce 's approach involved steps to help create a real sense of place . He says the grocery provides nutritious fare in a food desert , helps with transit . Bare : The idea is that people will shop at this store, and they 'll be able to walk or bike from one end of town to another without having to go through an interchange.