Could Detroit’s future hold more bikes, trains and farms?

Mother Nature Network made Detroit its destination of the week. As it says in the piece, Detroit hasn’t yet cracked the top ten lists of green cities in the nation… but if you look closely, Detroit might have the most potential out of any of them. They only thing is we have to do is nurture it and let it grow.Excerpt:Committed to socially and environmentally responsible business
practices, strengthening local community, and, above all, making
incredibly delicious breads, muffins and other baked goods, the Avalon International Bakery
has emerged as a beacon of deliciousness in downtown Detroit. The
bakery opened in 1997 in Cass Corridor, which at the time was notorious
as Detroit’s skid row. These days, the restaurant is a neighborhood
fixture, serving more than 500 customers daily.
 
Avalon is joined by the neighboring Cass Corridor microbrewery, Motor City Brew Works, as well as other sustainable restaurants and food organizations, including the Golden Gate Cafe and Slow Food Detroit.
 
Local and organic produce seekers can head to the Wayne State or Clarkston farmers’ markets, or make a pilgrimage to the famous Detroit Eastern Market,
the largest historic public market district in the United States.
Founded in 1891, the market hosts 150 farmers and vendors from
Michigan, Ohio and Canada. Shoppers can find everything from fruits and
vegetables to cider, cheeses and baked goods.Read the entire article here.