working together on a community cleanup project at *the dequindre cut in detroit
on a day filled with helping hands
larger than life art
walkers, runners, bikers, dogs and blue skies.
*the dequindre cut greenway is an urban recreational path in downtown detroit that opened to the public in May of 2009. … formerly a grand trunk railroad line, the dequindre cut is a predominately below-street level 2 mile long greenway with separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians.
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“if your support the community, they will support you.”
-jerry greenfield
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dequindre-cut, detroit riverfront conservancy
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
It is a wonderful way of feeling connected with the people and place you live. And what a lovely way of showing what mutual support and togetherness means!
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it is a wonderful way to connect on more than one level –
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That’s well said, Beth!
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What a great way to spend your time, helping your community while you get to know your neighbors!!
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The city of Detroit is about 30 miles away but we love the city and support its comeback)
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Beautiful wall art and a scenic path. Thanks for sharing.
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You are very welcome)
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A beautiful thing all around!
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thanks, roy )
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Everything about this cuts the right way with me, Beth. I adore your helpers. 🙂
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ha- thanks! and i adore them too )
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Great murals! And cool that they haven’t been vandalized with graffiti. Must be some pride coming back to Detroit. It has been so sad there for far too long.
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Yes, it’s a good thing for so many reasons)
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Such a fantastic idea and project! Yeay! Cher xo
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It was, Cher )
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It’s so great to participate with children in such a project! I liked the photo with children and racing cars. It seems that the children are in the cartoon 🙂
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Thanks and it does-
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I loved Detroit. Spent theee days there and would eagerly return. I could see this kind of community when I was there.
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That’s great )
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Looks like a beautiful day for outdoor work. I love walking/biking trails in cities. People need spaces to enjoy open air, movement, and nature.
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Absolutely, especially in the middle of a busy city)
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Fabulous community spirit 😀
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Your little helpers are learning how to “pay forward” along with enjoying the outdoors. Such sweethearts! ❤
I like greenways which create such lovely spaces within a city. Taking the already cleared land and making it into bicycle, people and pets path really is intelligent usage, Beth.
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they are, and i love greenways too. so cool about the flooring )
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Yes, i forgot to say I like the way it looks like a movie and the angle on the mural was fantastic!
So glad you liked the flooring news item, Beth! 🙂
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On a Michigan subject, the Final Four flooring was created from 500 sugar maples from your state, sent to Idaho to become flooring, then down to Phoenix, utilizing 125 U.S. workers. Our news has America Strong messages at 6:57 pm each night. . .
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what a great project for the snow melt…enjoy this cleaned up space.
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Thank you
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Born in Detroit–the East side–house of my birth and my grandparents’ house–both burned out and returned to earth. Strange connections. That is life.
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absolutely –
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The Dequindre cut is one of my favorite places in the summer! Thanks for taking your time to help clean it up! It truly makes Detroit great!
Instagram: @Hannah_Livernois
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It’s a great spot and you are very welcome)
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