  Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 456 Registered: 06-2005 |
Majora Carter from Sustainable South Bronx was in Detroit during the past couple days. She gave presentations not unlike this one on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =gQ-cZRmHfs4 I was super impressed and inspired by what she has accomplished through grassroots and community based "green" efforts. Many of the challenges she faces in the South Bronx are similar to those faced in Detroit. | ||
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 459 Registered: 06-2005 |
No one saw Ms. Carter? I'm surprised given the large group at DECC's breakfast.  | ||
Jfried Member Username: Jfried Post Number: 1121 Registered: 11-2003 |
I was there Fishtoes. It was good to see you again, and I'll have to get a hold of you to talk more about what's going on with the Rouge Park Trail. I've followed Majora Carter's work for a while and she is definitely inspiring. It seems that we have many similar initiatives here in Detroit, but I think Ms. Carter's story gives us concrete examples of how this type of work can effect real community change and should serve as great motivation to get us to step up to the next level. I spoke with her for a bit after the presentation and was amazed by how interested and impressed she was by the work that is going on here. |
