What's the word, WFM?

Should Whole Foods move to Midtown? The debate's commenced, and if you haven't joined in, the good living blog ahealthiermichigan.org, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield, neatly sums up the pros and cons for inviting the gourmet food emporium to the 313. Conclusion? A Whole Foods presence in Midtown is probably inevitable -- but expect the company to unveil a scaled-back version in the D.

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If it plays its cards right, Whole Foods could capitalize on Detroit's nascent urban farming movement and nearby organic farms. That could give a huge lift to small farmers, who would have the world's largest organic grocer selling their food. The presence of a localized supply chain might even help lower the store's costs during the growing season. But most importantly for Whole Foods, it's the kind of good PR money can't buy.

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