No photos today. Just a quick blog about The Detroit Works Project. Finally a plan!

http://detroitworksproject.com/for-detroit-to-work-we-need-action-today/

And this:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121221/BIZ/212210338#ixzz2H1cFRMm1


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