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Shelborne Development's Palmer Park plans include mounted security patrols
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Source: Model D
People for Palmer Park create orchards with 800-plus tree plantings
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Source: Model D
U-D Mercy improves residential halls with comprehensive renovations
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Source: Model D
Liberty Food Center upgrades with energy-efficient improvements
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Source: Model D
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Source: Model D
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Source: Model D
Detroit, bike city: HuffPost's cycling series shifts into extra gear
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Source: HuffPost Detroit
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Source: Detroit Free Press
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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.
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