Living Cities, a phlianthropic collaborative of 22 of the
world's largest foundations, has awarded $17 million to support
development along the Woodward Corridor in Detroit.  The funds
were part of $82 million in awards made to five cities across
the country for development of innovative solutions to creating
opportunity and economic activity in cities.  In describing the
award to Detroit, Living Cities stated that by focusing on the
Woodward Corridor, which is home to Detroit's major universities
and hospitals, the initiative will create a model for older
industrial cities looking to reuse vacant land and expand
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