A group in Detroit has begun an effort to sell of one-inch parcels of land in the city for $1.
It began as an at project, but now organizers are using the money they collect to provide grants to local organizations who want to make physical improvements to parts of the city's underused land.
"These microhoods will function as visitable park and garden spaces spread around the city and mirrored online. Once you inchvest in the project you're able to log into your land, fill out a profile, meet your new neighbors, and make plans for your space. What happens is an open-ended adventure, so expect surprises."
Read the full story: Invest in one square inch of Detroit for $1
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Desperate measures: Advocates weigh draining Lake Powell to fill Colorado River
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Chicago voters approve permanent festival grounds, penalty for vacant property owners
Currently, major summer and fall festivals take over public parks for weeks at a time, drawing criticism from nearby residents
NYC votes to cut outdoor dining red tape, speed up permitting
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California appears to reject Prop. 45
The proposition would have expanded the projects that qualify for a streamlined environmental review, effectively paring down the California Environmental Quality Act.
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