Business leaders in Detroit are taking an active role in improving Detroit. From the M-1 light rail project funds to stepping away from the boardroom and into the library to help a child learn to read. Ideal Group, a privately held company, in southwest Detroit (commonly known as Mexican town) has shown their dedication to the local community in numerous ways. This week. I had the opportunity to see the results of their dedication first hand. Members of the Ideal team shared the Cadillac Urban Garden and Scarcyny Park with me.
Cadillac Urban Garden is a community vegetable and flower garden located in an empty lot owned by Ideal and once used by businessmen visiting the GM Cadillac Facility. GM donated containers from their Lake Orion assembly plant which Ideal repurposed as flower and vegetable beds. The neighborhood residents are invited to help tend the garden on the weekends and take home vegetables for their families. The garden adds beauty and nutrition to the community.
Scarcyny Park, once an empty urban lot, is now an active community gathering place. The community gathers for live music, movies in the park, and even weddings. Ideal continues to work with the community to improve the park and keep it clean.
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| Workers take a break in Scarcyny Park |
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| Scarcyny Park |
Business leaders in Detroit are taking an active role in improving Detroit. From the M-1 light rail project funds to stepping away from the boardroom and into the library to help a child learn to read. Ideal Group, a privately held company, in southwest Detroit (commonly known as Mexican town) has shown their dedication to the local community in numerous ways. This week. I had the opportunity to see the results of their dedication first hand. Members of the Ideal team shared the Cadillac Urban Garden and Scarcyny Park with me.
Scarcyny Park, once an empty urban lot, is now an active community gathering place. The community gathers for live music, movies in the park, and even weddings. Ideal continues to work with the community to improve the park and keep it clean.
