Old North Rain Garden
The Old North Rain Garden can divert approximately 31,000 gallons of stormwater in a one-inch rain event from this area’s combined sewer system, reducing the likelihood of basement backups and sewer overflows. It manages almost all the stormwater runoff that falls on this block, 1.72 acres, by holding back the stormwater so it can soak…
Read MoreNeighborhood Exercise Loop
Central Detroit Christian created fitness-focused neighborhood pocket parks with excercise equipment and connected them with a walking path to foster healthy, active living in the Middle Woodward Corridor. The faith-based organization provides housing, workforce training, neighborhood-beautification, and youth-development services designed to bolster Central Detroit neighborhoods and empower residents. More about this project >
Read MoreCoriander Farm and Kitchen
Coriander Kitchen and Farm is a canal-side restaurant and farm. We offer thoughtfully sourced takes on classic pub staples, as well as a unique seasonal menu, inspired by the fresh veg and herbs we grow on our farm. More about this project >
Read MoreUrban Arboreta
Urban Arboreta is an innovative and community-driven model for transforming vacant lots into hybrid spaces for nursery production, green entrepreneurship and neighborhood use, improving the ecological, social, and economic health of a neighborhood by serving as a platform for community-based job training, local economic development and neighborhood engagement. More about this project >
Read MoreEmlen School
LandHealth Institute designed and coordinated the installation of a natural playscape and outdoor classroom area in Emlen’s schoolyard – once a shadeless expanse of asphalt. This new amenity acts as an outdoor classroom as well as a creative playscape. This project showcases what can be accomplished with a budget of $5,000 and a dedicated team…
Read Moredye Scape
The urban textile landscape is a network of small-scale gardens that cultivate plant fibers, animal fibers and dye plants for the purpose of natural textile production. This site will demonstrate the potential of plants to provide natural color to materials, teach residents environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship and support local textile production. More about this project >
Read MoreCommunityCare
CommunityCare recognizes, rewards, and equips residents to participate in vacant lot maintenance and beautification as community stewards. More about this project >
Read MoreWork-Live Spaces
Genesee County Habitat For Humanity is building innovative Work/Live spaces to encourage redevelopment. New builds like the one pictured here offer commercial spaces on the street level and residential spaces above where business owners live. More about this project >
Read MoreEastside Franklin Park
Community partners raised 9 lots with structures in various states of neglect. Eastside Franklin Park has since repurposed the area with a picturesque park, covered shelter, and garden beds. They love engaging youth and watching them gain a sense of purpose working in the gardens. More about this project >
Read MoreStationSoccer
StationSoccer has evolved into a community project whereby youth and adults are able to connect through safe spaces in and around transit promoting social equity, inclusion, life skills and more, at the same time promoting the beautiful game of soccer. More about this project >
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