Detroit's aim at becoming more environmentally and socially sustainable:

Question 1

What is the Michigan Urban farming initiative (MUFI):

Answer 1

• Uses urban agriculture to promote education and sustainability to empower Detroit’s community and solve it’s social problems.
• Main focus is to redevelop Detroit’s north end
• Also they have urban practices which increase food security e.g grows produce to support 2,000 households

Question 2

Regeneration in Detroit to promote social sustainability and a sense of community:

Answer 2

Mama Shu - 56 year old, decided to regenerate her neighbourhood after her son was killed.

Bought up Avalon street and with aid from other locals is turning them into community projects e.g homework house, to help children with their studies.