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Equity
Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Detroiters, from students to elders
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Equity
Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Kids and Education
Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Sustainability
Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.
Patrick Dunn
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping
Patrick Dunn
Monday, August 26, 2024
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Equity
Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Equity
Metroparks to open first Detroit location with Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden
Patrick Dunn
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Healthy Communities
How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit
Patrick Dunn
Friday, July 19, 2024
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$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county's underserved southern side
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Equity
Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit's parks at a grassroots level
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs
Patrick Dunn
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Equity
Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation
Patrick Dunn
Monday, April 29, 2024
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Here's how Detroiters are working to ensure residents benefit from the Joe Louis Greenway
Patrick Dunn
Monday, April 1, 2024
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Equity
Equity initiatives seek to make Southeast Michigan parks better, safer, and more welcoming for all
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, February 29, 2024
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