Day: June 17, 2011

Vacant City Plots to Become Community Gardens

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The City Council in Hamilton, Ohio will soon vote on legislation that would allow vacant city land to be converted to community gardens.   The Butler County Ohio State University Extension Office and the Hamilton Urban Gardens Systems would supervise the gardens, while education programs would teach the community how to grow and preserve fresh produce. 
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Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program

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Wayne State University established a fellowship program that engages motivated individuals in urban revitalization opportunities to shape the future of Detroit.  Fellows gain academic and professional training in initiatives such as planning and financing for a resilient and sustainable city; neighborhood and community development; urban, housing, and transit development; and economic development.  Applications for the
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