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Gardening association advocates for community gardens on vacant public land
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Gardening association advocates for community gardens on vacant public land

  • Dave
  • October 15, 2016
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[image credit: camdenchildrensgarden.org] Vacant public land can become a burden to the city With the announced closure of the Pathmark in the city’s Fairview neighborhood, […]

It’s a fact: community gardens increase property values
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  • Law Enforcement

It’s a fact: community gardens increase property values

  • Dave
  • February 26, 2015
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Vacant lots decrease surrounding property values The City of Detroit knows better than most that vacant land quickly becomes a liability: not only does it […]

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