Locals look to transform a Midtown alley from "ghetto" to green.
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A coalition of business people, community groups, WSU and DTE Energy is
working to transform a block of this east/west alley between Canfield
and Prentis streets into a welcoming, earth-friendly patch of permeable
asphalt that recycles water and nurtures native plants. Pedestrians and
bicyclists could use it as a pathway, and all of it will be bathed in
light from energy efficient street lamps.
"We hope it's a success and a model for many alleys in Detroit. A lot
of them are in bad shape," said Susan Mosey, president of the
University Cultural Center Association, the non-profit Midtown group
helping to raise $50,000 for the project. The group already hopes to
turn a second Midtown alley "green" later this year.
Transforming an alley from ghetto to green is a test of whether Detroit
can act in progressive and environmentally friendly ways, organizers
admit.
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