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[[Image:green-garage.jpg|250px|right]] ''A new spin-off project of GLGI has emerged this summer and we are tentatively calling it the Green Garage.  Think "silicon valley garage" focused on building world class skills for the "green collar" jobs and sustainability-based service and product businesses of the future. It will link the next generation of this region to what will likely be the most important work of their generation...that is, making our way of life more sustainable.  This work is already becoming the fastest growing sector of every business segment today from green power, to organic foods, to clean water, to, yes, hybrid cars.  Detroit, and Michigan, need to be a part of this.  We think this is how we attract and retain the best and brightest to our region.  We want to do our part to help.''
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''We have purchased a great old building in the Midtown area of Detroit, Michigan. This building is currently being used as a warehouse, but in the 1920's it was a showroom for Model T-based automobiles, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the next year, we are planning on doing an green renovation of it, while keeping true to its historic origins.  The Green Garage Project will launch in September 2008.''
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'''the green garage''' . . . [http://www.glgi.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=The_green_garage_Historical_Research history] | [http://www.glgi.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Historic%2C_Green_Renovation_Project project plan]
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* '''[[Fall 2008 - Design Studio sessions]]''' - starting September 10th.
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*  '''[[The Green Garage Foundational Elements]]''' are defined and become the basis of all our great work.
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* '''[[the green garage Historical Research]]''' looking into the history of the building, the people that worked there and land that surrounds it.<br>
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* '''[[Historic, Green Renovation Project]]''' we are now in Phase II - Safe, Secure and Dry.  <br>
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* '''[[Green Alley Project]]''' We'd like to redo the alley next to the building to be a green, useable space. Our research on this page. (more info in [[alleys]].
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* [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/garden/21room.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=green+walls&st=nyt&oref=slogin Room To Improve] NYT. About green walls - includes some good links.
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* [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/business/smallbusiness/01sbiz.html Green Grocers (and Bakeries)] NYT article talking about how small businesses are becoming green and reaping benefits.
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* [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/26/us/26chicago.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1196078804-J61BbxvyBomPyszf7P3kJA In Miles of Alleys, Chicago Finds Its Next Environmental Frontier] NYT. Chicago is seeking to transform their miles of alleyways to permeable concrete.
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*[http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071216/CFP04/712160470/1112 Rochester brewpub plans green eatery.] From the Free Press. Check out the link to see the plans...great plans and good music.
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*[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/garden/20show.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Green House as Classroom] NYT, December 20
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*[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/25/business/25sustain.html?_r=1&oref=slogin A Threat So Big, Academics Try Collaboration] Universities recognize the need for collaboration among departments to work on the area of sustainability.
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*[http://www.harvestingrainwater.com/ Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond] Ideas for promoting harvesting of rainwater, use of gray water.
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*[http://www.homelessdave.com/hdwashingman.htm HD Clothes Washin' Man] Man from Ann Arbor develops new way to dry his clothes.
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/09/fall-2008---week-1.html Fall 2008 - Week 1 <small>(9/13/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/08/foundational-forum-4---summation-and-planning.html Foundational Forum #4 - Summation and Planning <small>(8/26/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/08/the-green-alley-on-google-sketch-up.html The Green Garage on Google Sketch-Up <small>(8/25/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/08/a-day-with-woody-and-charles.html A Day with Woody and Charles <small>(8/05/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/07/another-meeting-about-the-alley.html Another Meeting About the Alley <small>(7/11/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/07/working-on-the-green-alley.html Working on the Green Alley <small>(7/11/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/06/foundational-forum-3---ecosystem-design.html Foundational Forum 3 - Ecosystem Design <small>(6/16/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/05/foundational-forum-2---why-bother.html Foundational Forum - Why Bother <small>(5/19/08)</small>]
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[http://greengarage.typepad.com/the_green_garage/2008/05/rain-barrel-bbq.html Rain Barrel BBQ 2008 <small>(5/17/08</small>]
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*  '''[http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegreengarage photo gallery]''' see photos telling the story of the green garage in our flickr gallery.<br>
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* '''[http://www.youtube.com/thegreengarage video gallery]''' watch videos showing the green garage story in our You Tube gallery.<br>
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Revision as of 22:12, 18 September 2008

Green-garage.jpg
A new spin-off project of GLGI has emerged this summer and we are tentatively calling it the Green Garage. Think "silicon valley garage" focused on building world class skills for the "green collar" jobs and sustainability-based service and product businesses of the future. It will link the next generation of this region to what will likely be the most important work of their generation...that is, making our way of life more sustainable. This work is already becoming the fastest growing sector of every business segment today from green power, to organic foods, to clean water, to, yes, hybrid cars. Detroit, and Michigan, need to be a part of this. We think this is how we attract and retain the best and brightest to our region. We want to do our part to help.

We have purchased a great old building in the Midtown area of Detroit, Michigan. This building is currently being used as a warehouse, but in the 1920's it was a showroom for Model T-based automobiles, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the next year, we are planning on doing an green renovation of it, while keeping true to its historic origins. The Green Garage Project will launch in September 2008.

the green garage . . . history | project plan

calendar

September '08

  • 10 Wednesday Design Sessions begin schedule
  • 12 Friday Design Sessions begin schedule

current adventures

  • Green Alley Project We'd like to redo the alley next to the building to be a green, useable space. Our research on this page. (more info in alleys.

inspiration

the green garage blog

Fall 2008 - Week 1 (9/13/08)

Foundational Forum #4 - Summation and Planning (8/26/08)

The Green Garage on Google Sketch-Up (8/25/08)

A Day with Woody and Charles (8/05/08)

Another Meeting About the Alley (7/11/08)

Working on the Green Alley (7/11/08)

Foundational Forum 3 - Ecosystem Design (6/16/08)

Foundational Forum - Why Bother (5/19/08)

Rain Barrel BBQ 2008 (5/17/08

more ... the green garage blog >>>

media gallery

File:Fall-2008-week1.jpg
First design meetings at the Green Garage - Fall 2008
  • photo gallery see photos telling the story of the green garage in our flickr gallery.
  • video gallery watch videos showing the green garage story in our You Tube gallery.
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