It's only natural: Green development stories in 2009 (read about 'em below)

Metro Detroit's economic future is partly up in the air. An electric change is blowing in on the wind, which is rustling the leaves of newly planted trees, which shade newly installed hike and bike paths, which means less driving. See any trends?

Metromode walks you through a few of the best development projects and investments from 2009 that promise to fill our tanks not with gas, but with new green jobs and inspiration for a healthier quality of life.























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