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There are lots of hopeful signs that Detroit is taking sustainability seriously, with bicycling, recycling, urban agriculture, green architecture and renewable energy each at the forefront of serious conversations about the city's future. A long time coming, but well worth the wait.

Green Features

Model D TV: Inspiration for business, one idea at a time

Our cameras were rolling as the ideas continued flowing at last Friday's Idealab in Ann Arbor. Tom Hendrickson captured the presenters on stage and tracked them down backstage for this episode of Model D TV.

Leading with vision: A conversation with transit innovator Enrique Penalosa

Few topics in Detroit resonate historically like transportation. In particular, the current debate about Woodward Light Rail (scaled down but still alive) and a proposed rapid bus transit system. Francis Grunow tracks down visionary change-maker Enrique Penalosa for insight and guidance.   

Green City Diaries: The journey begins now

Our first new series of 2012 is going to be a good one. The Green Garage and Model D combine forces each month to talk about sustainability, one story at a time. Matthew Piper reports from a bike lane near you.   

Model D TV: LGBT leader of color Adrienne Maree Brown

Don't change that dial. It's time for another great episode of Model D TV. Our series on Detroit leaders of color in the LGBT community continues with this video interview with social activist Adrienne Maree Brown.

Publisher's notebook: Unlocking the City

Claire Nelson finds the wisdom in seeking "a common destiny in which we all play different but valuable parts" in Detroit. This is just part of her resolution for 2012. The rest is just as good. Read on and get inspired to shape the future now.  
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