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Tom Brennan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:02:08 GMT

Doors:

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	* Exterior Thermal (5)		* Exterior Thermal (5)
	** Overall Options		** Overall Options
		+	*** [http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/windows_doors_skylights/index.cfm/mytopic=13620 EPA Recommendations] for doors
		+	*** NFRC has doors on it's site they can be searched starting [http://search.nfrc.org/search/SearchOption.aspx?type=D here]. Example ratings report for the [http://search.nfrc.org/search/cpd/cpd_search_detail.aspx?cpdnum=PRD-K-2 ProVia New Construction Product].
	*** [http://www.republicdoor.com/index.htm Republic Door] high recycle content...can insulate. Many options.		*** [http://www.republicdoor.com/index.htm Republic Door] high recycle content...can insulate. Many options.
	*** [http://www.securalldoors.com/quick-mount-door.asp Securall Doors] Quick replacement option in Indiana		*** [http://www.securalldoors.com/quick-mount-door.asp Securall Doors] Quick replacement option in Indiana
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	*** [http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalog-product.php?p_ref=36289 Pemko Adjustable Threshold - Commercial] Pemko makes a wide range of products available through hardware hut and others.		*** [http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalog-product.php?p_ref=36289 Pemko Adjustable Threshold - Commercial] Pemko makes a wide range of products available through hardware hut and others.
	*** [http://draftseal.com/ Draftseal] mother-load of draft prevention at doors...check out the catalog.		*** [http://draftseal.com/ Draftseal] mother-load of draft prevention at doors...check out the catalog.
		+	* Supplier
		+	** [http://www.gandoldoor.com/index.html Gandol Door in Romulus]; Sue
		+	** MCKERNAN, INC., 30596 GROESBECK HWY., ROSEVILLE, MI 48066, P:(586) 778-4666; Tom

	== Tom Decisions ==		== Tom Decisions ==

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Peggy Brennan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:50:41 GMT

week of august 30:

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-	=== week of ~~august 30~~ ===	+	=== week of september 7 ===

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Green alley

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Design details

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:53:33 GMT

Green Alley Design Drawings:

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-	== Green Alley ~~Design Drawings~~ ==	+	== Green Alley Survey Drawing ==
	* [[Media:Green_Alley_Survey_Layout.pdf\|Survey drawing of the Green Alley]] (pdf)		* [[Media:Green_Alley_Survey_Layout.pdf\|Survey drawing of the Green Alley]] (pdf)

People

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:44:33 GMT

Designers and Architects:

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	Birmingham, MI 48009-6502		Birmingham, MI 48009-6502

-	Phone: (248) 647-3640	+	Phone: (248) 647-3640
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		+	E-mail: WoodburyDG@aol.com
		+
		+	=== Mike McCleer ===
		+
		+	E-mail: mccarch@flash.net

	== Contractors ==		== Contractors ==

Green alley

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Contact us

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:35:16 GMT

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-	~~'''Green Garage Contact Information'''~~

	'''Contacts''':		'''Contacts''':

-	Tom and Peggy Brennan	+	Tom and Peggy Brennan - '''Green Garage'''

	'''E-mail''': greengaragedetroit@gmail.com		'''E-mail''': greengaragedetroit@gmail.com

-	'''Phone''': ~~248~~-~~840~~-~~6548~~	+	'''Phone''': 313-444-4054

	'''Address''': 4444 Second, Detroit, MI 48201		'''Address''': 4444 Second, Detroit, MI 48201

-	'''Directions''': ~~We are~~ located on Second Avenue, between Canfield and Prentis. ~~If you see~~ the ~~sign for~~ the ~~Bronx Bar, you have found us~~.	+	Dan Scarsella and John Lianrdos - '''Motor City Brewing Works'''
-	* '''Coming from the north''': Take 1-75 South and exit at Warren. Turn right onto Warren and then left onto Woodward. Go right onto Canfield. Take a jog through Cass, continue to follow Canfield until you hit Second. Turn right (this is a one-way street). We're about 1 block down on your right. Note: You can also take Woodward straight down to Canfield, and follow previous directions.	+
-	* '''Coming from the south''': Take 1-75 north. Merge onto the Lodge, M-10, going north. Turn right onto Forest. Turn right onto 3rd St. Turn left onto Canfield and then left onto Second. We're about 1 1/2 ~~blocks~~ down on your right.	+	'''E-mail''': info@motorcitybeer.com
-	* '''Coming from the west''': Take the Lodge, M-10, south and exit at Forest. Turn left at Forest, right at 3rd St., left at Canfield and left at Second. We are about 1 1/2 ~~blocks~~ down on your right.	+
		+	'''Phone''': (313) 832-2700
		+
		+	'''Address''': 470 West Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201
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		+
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		+	'''Directions''': The alley located on Second Avenue, between Canfield and Prentis. It is between the Green Garage and the Blackstone Apartment building.
		+	* '''Coming from the north''': Take 1-75 South and exit at Warren. Turn right onto Warren and then left onto Woodward. Go right onto Canfield. Take a jog through Cass, continue to follow Canfield until you hit Second. Turn right (this is a one-way street). We're about 1/2 block down on your right. Note: You can also take Woodward straight down to Canfield, and follow previous directions.
		+	* '''Coming from the south''': Take 1-75 north. Merge onto the Lodge, M-10, going north. Turn right onto Forest. Turn right onto 3rd St. Turn left onto Canfield and then left onto Second. We're about 1/2 block down on your right.
		+	* '''Coming from the west''': Take the Lodge, M-10, south and exit at Forest. Turn left at Forest, right at 3rd St., left at Canfield and left at Second. We are about 1/2 block down on your right.

	'''Parking''': There is some parking at the Green Garage and parallel parking along the east and west sides of Second Ave.		'''Parking''': There is some parking at the Green Garage and parallel parking along the east and west sides of Second Ave.

-	~~[[Image:Green Garage Map.png]]~~

-	[[Category:~~site index~~]]	+	[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4442+2nd+Avenue,+Detroit,+MI+48201&sll=42.35163,-83.06679&sspn=0.010847,0.027874&g=4442+2nd+Avenue,+Detroit,+MI+48201&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=4442+2nd+Ave,+Detroit,+Wayne,+Michigan+48201&ll=42.351624,-83.066798&spn=0.005423,0.013937&z=17 '''Map to the Green Alley''']
		+
		+	[[Category:green alley]]

People

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:13:59 GMT

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		+	The people whose efforts made the green alley possible.
		+
	== Designers and Architects ==		== Designers and Architects ==
		+	===Woody Melcher===

		+	Woodbury Design Group
		+
		+	1400 E Maple Rd
		+	Birmingham, MI 48009-6502
		+
		+	Phone: (248) 647-3640

	== Contractors ==		== Contractors ==

		+	=== Sewer Inspection and Cleaning ===
		+
		+	[http://www.iisgllc.com/ Inland Waters Pollution]
		+
		+	2021 South Schaefer Highway
		+
		+	Detroit, MI 48217-1239
		+
		+	Phone: (313) 841-5804
		+
		+	=== Landscape Design ===
		+
		+	Jeff Klein
		+
		+	Classic Landscaping and Design
		+
		+	38451 Hidden Ln
		+
		+	Clinton Township, MI 48036-1828
		+
		+	Phone: (586) 468-7568
		+
		+	===Concrete===
		+
		+	Mike Mancini
		+
		+	Redford Cement Company
		+
		+	Office 313-937-1750
		+
		+	Cell 313-363-0911
		+
		+	Fax 313-937-5070
		+
		+	mikeredfordcement@sbcglobal.net
		+
		+	=== Soil Testing / Water Drainage ===
		+
		+	John Lamb
		+
		+	Geotechnical Engineer, [http://www.mcdowasc.com/site/home.html McDowell & Associates]
		+
		+	248-399-2066 - Work
		+
		+	21355 Hatcher Ave
		+
		+	Ferndale, MI 48220
		+
		+	=== Historic Brick ===
		+
		+	Detroit Historic Brick Co.
		+
		+	Dwight Fowler
		+
		+	313 506-1156

	== Donors ==		== Donors ==
		+	[http://www.kresge.org/ '''Kresge Foundation''']
		+
		+	[http://www.americanafoundation.org/ '''Americana Foundation''']

		+	[http://www.dteenergy.com/ '''DTE Energy'''] (lighting)

	[[Category:green alley]]		[[Category:green alley]]

Construction process

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:59:45 GMT

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	Image:heading in.jpg\|Inland worker heading in to repair the sewer		Image:heading in.jpg\|Inland worker heading in to repair the sewer
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		+
		+	== June ==
		+	Work on the sewer and water mains were completed, so Redford Cement was able to come in this week and take out the existing cement. They then smoothed out the dirt surface. Classic Landscape came in to lay the foundation or larger and smaller stones. Redford Cement came back to lay down the cement portions of the alley. Classic Landscape began brick work, followed by installation of the permeable pavers.
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		+	<gallery>
		+	Image:broken-up-alley-1.jpg\|Broken up alley
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		+	Image:broken-up-alley-2.jpg\|Broken up alley
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		+	Image:mancini truck.jpg\|Redford Cement truck Thursday morning
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		+	Image:alley thursday morning.jpg\|The alley as it looked on Thursday morning
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		+	Image:mike leveling alley.jpg\|Mike leveling the alley
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		+	Image:spreading dirt.jpg\|Spreading dirt
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		+	Image:dirt work is fun.jpg\|At the end of the day Friday
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		+	Image:openings on alley side.jpg\|Openings on alley side
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		+	Image:alley opening.jpg\|Opening to the alley
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		+	Image:pile of rocks.jpg\|Pile of rocks at alley entrance on Thursday morning
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		+	Image:inland tarp.jpg\|Geo-textile tarp in alley before stones
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		+	Image:spreading stones.jpg\|Spreading stones
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		+	Image:hauling stones.jpg\|How the stones got moved
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		+	Image:stones almost done.jpg\|Stones almost all spread out
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		+	Image:redford cement trucks.jpg\|Redford Cement trucks in front the of GG on Thursday
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		+	Image:cement for alley.jpg\|Cement going into the alley
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		+	Image:concrete alley sections.jpg\|Concrete alley sections with exposed aggregate look
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		+	Image:laying bricks.jpg\|Laying bricks in the alley
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		+	Image:brick pavers.jpg\|Brick pavers in alley
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		+	Image:permeable pavers going in.jpg\|permeable pavers going in
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		+
		+	== July ==
		+	We began the month by planting the gardens, and followed up with cocoa mulch and power washing the bricks. Bollards were installed. Motor City Brewing Works added to the beauty of the alley with raised beds bordered by rocks. First flowers begin blooming. We begin living in it!
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		+	Image:heladio's family planting.jpg\|Heladio's family planting
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		+	Image:expert planters.jpg\|Peggy, Martha, Kelly and Laura, expert planters
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		+	Image:planting plants.jpg\|the group on Friday planting plants
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		+	Image:planting pavers girls.jpg\|Planting in the permeable pavers
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		+	Image:planting pavers tom.jpg\|Tom Bradley planting in the pavers
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		+	Image:plants in alley.jpg\|Plants in the alley on Saturday
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		+	Image:alley planted friday.jpg\|freshly planted alley
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		+	Image:alley planted out.jpg\|Alley with cocoa mulch
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		+	Image:tom power washing.jpg\|Tom power washing the bricks
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		+	Image:cleaned bricks.jpg\|some of the bricks that have been cleaned
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		+	Image:bollards.jpg\|New bollards in alley
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		+	Image:stones for raised bed.jpg\|Stones for raised bed in part of the alley by MCBW
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		+	Image:smooth blue aster.jpg\|The smooth blue asters enjoying the sun in the alley
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		+	Image:spiderwort blooming.jpg\|Spiderwort blooming in the alley
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		+	Image:mcbw stones.jpg\|Raised bed bordered by stones at Motor City Brewing Works
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		+	Image:lunch in the alley.jpg\|Lunch in the alley on Friday
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		+	Image:baby in alley.jpg\|A little visitor to the alley
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		+
		+	== August ==
		+	Blooming flowers, visitors multiply, Motor City adds some trees.
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		+	<gallery>
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		+	Image:black eyed susan.jpg\|first black-eyed susan bloom
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		+	Image:mazus flowers.jpg\|one of our groundcovers, mazus reptans, beginning to flower
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		+	Image:grasses.jpg\|switchgrass
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		+	Image:marsh blazing star.jpg\|marsh blazing star
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		+	Image:potentilla.jpg\|potentilla
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		+	Image:spiderwort.jpg\|spiderwort
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		+	Image:joe pye weed 2.jpg\|Joe Pye Weed growing in alley
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		+	Image:sara and mom.jpg\|Sara Zoumbaris and her mom visiting Thursday
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		+	Image:plants-progressing.jpg\|plants progressing in the alley
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		+	Image:waiting-for-the-hose.jpg\|waiting for the hose
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		+	Image:neil-the-dog.jpg\|Little Neil and his owner strolling through the alley on Friday
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		+	Image:motor city arborvitae.jpg\|new arborvitae outside of alley entrance of MCBW

	</gallery>		</gallery>

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Construction

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:43:22 GMT

Week of June 21:

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-	Work on the sewer and water mains were completed, so Redford Cement was able to come in this week and take out the existing cement. ~~Then~~ then smoothed out the dirt surface. The first front window openings were done in the annex. Electrical boxes went in. We began collecting Arizona Iced Tea cans to use as shingles in the rooftop garden area.	+	Work on the sewer and water mains were completed, so Redford Cement was able to come in this week and take out the existing cement. They then smoothed out the dirt surface. The first front window openings were done in the annex. Electrical boxes went in. We began collecting Arizona Iced Tea cans to use as shingles in the rooftop garden area.

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	== Week of June 28 ==		== Week of June 28 ==

Construction process

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:36:54 GMT

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	Detailing the step-by-step construction process that began in April 2010 and ended in July 2010.		Detailing the step-by-step construction process that began in April 2010 and ended in July 2010.

		+
		+	== April ==
		+
		+	The construction process began with the water department in to fix leaks in our water main.
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		+	Image:water main fix.jpg\|Water Department truck fixing our water main
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		+	Image:no parking.jpg\|Water Dept trucks on Second
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		+	</gallery>
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		+
		+	== May ==
		+
		+	Next came repairs to the sewer. Repairs were in multiple spots, and a new liner was inserted into the sewer's main line.
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		+	<gallery>
		+	Image:sewer repairs 1.jpg\|Sewer repairs
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		+	Image:sewer repairs 2.jpg\|Sewer repairs
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		+	Image:sewer repairs 3.jpg\|Sewer repairs
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		+	Image:sewer head scratching.jpg\|A little head scratching while repairing the sewers
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		+	Image:marked-alley.jpg\|Alley marked for deconstruction
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		+	Image:alley-looking-west.jpg\|The alley, looking towards Second Ave
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		+	Image:alley-ready-for-demolition.jpg\|The alley ready for demolition
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		+	Image:sewer liner.jpg\|Fiberglass liner going into the sewer
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		+	Image:lining sewer 1.jpg\|Lining the sewer
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		+	Image:lining sewer 2.jpg\|Lining the sewer
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		+	Image:heading in.jpg\|Inland worker heading in to repair the sewer
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		+	</gallery>

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Gardens

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:33:21 GMT

Garden Design and Plant Selection:

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	== Garden Design and Plant Selection ==		== Garden Design and Plant Selection ==

-	In 2008, when we decided to develop a green alley bordered with garden beds, a garden group formed with the purpose of selecting plants and designing the beds. The Green Garage has set a goal of 90% Michigan native plants around the building, and the alley meets that goal. Most of the plants in the beds are native to Michigan, with the exception of spring bulbs and a few annuals that will keep the color going all year. Native plants are desired because they are suited to Michigan's climate, with our wet springs and dry July-August period. They are bug resistant and disease resistant and need far less watering than non-natives. We consulted a number of gardening books, including [http://www.amazon.com/American-Horticultural-Society-Encyclopedia-Garden/dp/0789419432 A - Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants],	+	In 2008, when we decided to develop a green alley bordered with garden beds, a garden group formed with the purpose of selecting plants and designing their placement in the beds. The Green Garage has set a goal of 90% Michigan native plants around the building, and the alley meets that goal. Most of the plants in the beds are native to Michigan, with the exception of spring bulbs and a few annuals that will keep the color going all year. Native plants are desired because they are suited to Michigan's climate, with our wet springs and dry July-August period. They are bug resistant and disease resistant and need far less watering than non-natives. We consulted a number of gardening books, including [http://www.amazon.com/American-Horticultural-Society-Encyclopedia-Garden/dp/0789419432 A - Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants],
	[http://www.amazon.com/Dirrs-Hardy-Trees-Shrubs-Encyclopedia/dp/0881924040 Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs], and [http://www.amazon.com/Landscaping-Native-Plants-Michigan-Steiner/dp/0760325383 Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan] and developed a wish list. From this list we picked plants that were most suited to an urban environment and arranged them in beds according to the following factors: sun, moisture needs, plant height, season of bloom, type of soil required and spacing requirements (see our [https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=poIdcdytevB8nsFkm7xF8Qw&hl=en#gid=0 Master Plant List] spreadsheet). Kirsten then developed the following maps on AutoCad. As plants succeed or fail, the maps will be updated each season.		[http://www.amazon.com/Dirrs-Hardy-Trees-Shrubs-Encyclopedia/dp/0881924040 Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs], and [http://www.amazon.com/Landscaping-Native-Plants-Michigan-Steiner/dp/0760325383 Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan] and developed a wish list. From this list we picked plants that were most suited to an urban environment and arranged them in beds according to the following factors: sun, moisture needs, plant height, season of bloom, type of soil required and spacing requirements (see our [https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=poIdcdytevB8nsFkm7xF8Qw&hl=en#gid=0 Master Plant List] spreadsheet). Kirsten then developed the following maps on AutoCad. As plants succeed or fail, the maps will be updated each season.

Project Log

Tom Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:25:28 GMT

Doors:

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	* Sourcing Ideas		* Sourcing Ideas
	** Used		** Used
		+	*** [http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-MAHOGANY-VICTORIAN-DOOR-36-X-89-/380138052932?pt=Architectural_Garden&hash=item5881fe5d44 great bathroom door] no shipping...issue
	*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1896688443.html exterior door $100]		*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1896688443.html exterior door $100]
	*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1896688443.html craigslist] exterior door		*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1896688443.html craigslist] exterior door

Gardens

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:25:09 GMT

Plant Encyclopedia:

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	== Planting and Maintaining ==		== Planting and Maintaining ==

-	We ordered our plants from [http://www.wildtypeplants.com/ Wildtype Native Plant Nursery] in Mason, MI, and planned on a delivery for early June, 2010. Due to delays in the construction process, we were unable to plant until the 4th of July weekend (which was hotter than blazes). We dealt with 2 issues: root-bound plants and very difficult planting conditions. We did, however, forge ahead, determined to get our plants into the ground. A team of about 6 people helped in the process.	+	We ordered our plants from [http://www.wildtypeplants.com/ Wildtype Native Plant Nursery] in Mason, MI, and planned on a delivery for early June, 2010. Due to delays in the construction process, we were unable to plant until the 4th of July weekend (which was hotter than blazes). We dealt with 2 issues: root-bound plants and very difficult planting conditions. We did, however, forge ahead, determined to get our plants into the ground. A team of about 10 people helped in the process.

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	</gallery>		</gallery>
		+
		+	== Plant Encyclopedia ==
		+
		+	Photos of the various plants that are in the alley. They are alphabetically arranged here. For a more complete description of the plants, see our [https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=poIdcdytevB8nsFkm7xF8Qw&hl=en#gid=0 Master Plant List].
		+
		+	<gallery>
		+	Image:black eyed susan.jpg\|black-eyed susan
		+
		+	Image:joe pye weed 2.jpg\|Joe Pye Weed
		+
		+	Image:marsh blazing star.jpg\|marsh blazing star
		+
		+	Image:mazus flowers.jpg\|mazus reptans (one of our groundcovers)
		+
		+	Image:potentilla.jpg\|potentilla
		+
		+	Image:smooth blue aster.jpg\|smooth blue asters
		+
		+	Image:spiderwort blooming.jpg\|spiderwort
		+
		+	Image:grasses.jpg\|switchgrass
		+
		+	</gallery>
		+

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Project Log

Tom Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:15:19 GMT

Doors:

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	** Used		** Used
		+	*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1896688443.html exterior door $100]
	*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1896688443.html craigslist] exterior door		*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1896688443.html craigslist] exterior door
	*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1869771390.html School doors]		*** [http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mat/1869771390.html School doors]

Construction

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:10:50 GMT

Week of July 26:

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	Image:eduardo jr alley entrance.jpg\|Eduardo Jr at our alley entrance		Image:eduardo jr alley entrance.jpg\|Eduardo Jr at our alley entrance
-	</gallery>	+	</gallery>
-		+
	== Week of August 2 ==		== Week of August 2 ==
	Since we began construction in October, we had never had a dumpster until now. This week marked the first and last time we needed a dumpster. The staircase and greenhouse were taking shape this week. We obtained tiles for our bathrooms from seconds collected at the Cercan and Beaver Tile. Some plants in the alley, just a month old, were beginning to bloom.		Since we began construction in October, we had never had a dumpster until now. This week marked the first and last time we needed a dumpster. The staircase and greenhouse were taking shape this week. We obtained tiles for our bathrooms from seconds collected at the Cercan and Beaver Tile. Some plants in the alley, just a month old, were beginning to bloom.

Gardens

Peggy Brennan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:06:25 GMT

Planting and Maintaining:

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	In 2008, when we decided to develop a green alley bordered with garden beds, a garden group formed with the purpose of selecting plants and designing the beds. The Green Garage has set a goal of 90% Michigan native plants around the building, and the alley meets that goal. Most of the plants in the beds are native to Michigan, with the exception of spring bulbs and a few annuals that will keep the color going all year. Native plants are desired because they are suited to Michigan's climate, with our wet springs and dry July-August period. They are bug resistant and disease resistant and need far less watering than non-natives. We consulted a number of gardening books, including [http://www.amazon.com/American-Horticultural-Society-Encyclopedia-Garden/dp/0789419432 A - Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants],		In 2008, when we decided to develop a green alley bordered with garden beds, a garden group formed with the purpose of selecting plants and designing the beds. The Green Garage has set a goal of 90% Michigan native plants around the building, and the alley meets that goal. Most of the plants in the beds are native to Michigan, with the exception of spring bulbs and a few annuals that will keep the color going all year. Native plants are desired because they are suited to Michigan's climate, with our wet springs and dry July-August period. They are bug resistant and disease resistant and need far less watering than non-natives. We consulted a number of gardening books, including [http://www.amazon.com/American-Horticultural-Society-Encyclopedia-Garden/dp/0789419432 A - Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants],
-	[http://www.amazon.com/Dirrs-Hardy-Trees-Shrubs-Encyclopedia/dp/0881924040 Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs], and [http://www.amazon.com/Landscaping-Native-Plants-Michigan-Steiner/dp/0760325383 Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan] and developed a wish list. From this list we picked plants that were most suited to an urban environment and arranged them in beds according to the following factors: sun, moisture needs, plant height, season of bloom, type of soil required and spacing requirements (see our [https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=poIdcdytevB8nsFkm7xF8Qw&hl=en#gid=0 ~~Plant~~ Master List] spreadsheet). Kirsten then developed the following maps on AutoCad. As plants succeed or fail, the maps will be updated each season.	+	[http://www.amazon.com/Dirrs-Hardy-Trees-Shrubs-Encyclopedia/dp/0881924040 Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs], and [http://www.amazon.com/Landscaping-Native-Plants-Michigan-Steiner/dp/0760325383 Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan] and developed a wish list. From this list we picked plants that were most suited to an urban environment and arranged them in beds according to the following factors: sun, moisture needs, plant height, season of bloom, type of soil required and spacing requirements (see our [https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=poIdcdytevB8nsFkm7xF8Qw&hl=en#gid=0 Master Plant List] spreadsheet). Kirsten then developed the following maps on AutoCad. As plants succeed or fail, the maps will be updated each season.

	== Garden Maps ==		== Garden Maps ==
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		+	== Planting and Maintaining ==

		+	We ordered our plants from [http://www.wildtypeplants.com/ Wildtype Native Plant Nursery] in Mason, MI, and planned on a delivery for early June, 2010. Due to delays in the construction process, we were unable to plant until the 4th of July weekend (which was hotter than blazes). We dealt with 2 issues: root-bound plants and very difficult planting conditions. We did, however, forge ahead, determined to get our plants into the ground. A team of about 6 people helped in the process.

-	* [http:~~//spreadsheets~~.~~google~~.~~com~~/~~ccc?key=poIdcdytevB8nsFkm7xF8Qw&hl=en Master Plant List Spreadsheet]~~.	+	<gallery>
		+	Image:heladio's family planting.jpg\|Heladio's family planting
		+
		+	Image:planting plants.jpg\|the group on Friday planting plants
		+
		+	Image:planting pavers girls.jpg\|Planting in the permeable pavers
		+
		+	Image:alley planted friday.jpg\|freshly planted alley
		+	</gallery>
		+
		+	Since the planting, we have been regularly watering a few times a week, due to the newness of the plants and the extreme heat of the 2010 summer. Every Friday the garden group surveys the garden together and does routine maintenance. The plants are progressing and we're enjoying every visitor that comes through.
		+
		+	<gallery>
		+
		+	Image:waiting-for-the-hose.jpg\|watering
		+
		+	Image:plants-progressing.jpg\|plants progressing in the alley
		+
		+	Image:neil-the-dog.jpg\|Little Neil and his owner strolling through the alley on Friday
		+
		+	</gallery>

	[[Category:green alley]]		[[Category:green alley]]

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
-	Image:~~tank coming in~~.jpg\|~~how~~ the ~~tank really came in~~	+	Image:new-railing.jpg\|new railing from old wood from the building

-	Image:~~southwest corner~~.jpg\|~~southwest corner of the building~~	+	Image:smoothed-out-backyard.jpg\|backyard smoothed out and ready for planting

-	Image:~~kirsten in greenhouse~~.jpg\|~~Kirsten peeking out from the greenhouse, with Eduardo and Heladio~~	+	Image:new-fencing-at-mcbw.jpg\|some new fencing at Motor City Brewing Works
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-	[[Image:~~pulling tank~~.jpg\|500px\|center]]	+	[[Image:jay-brian-door.jpg\|500px\|center]]
-	~~Eduardo~~ and Heladio bringing new hot water tank into the building. JUST KIDDING! It took lots of people and a couple of hi-lo's to get this stainless steel-lined beauty into the building. It is one of 2 tanks we will be using for hot water storage (for our ~~radiant heating system)~~.	+	Jay and Brian from Dunbar Construction installing our alley door on Tuesday.
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	=== more from the week ===		=== more from the week ===
-	Week of ~~August 30~~...	+	Week of September 7...
	<gallery>		<gallery>
-	Image:~~mitzi with new wheelbarrow~~.jpg\|~~Mitzi using fertilizer spreader as wheelbarrow~~	+	Image:sawmill.jpg\|sawmill cutting boards we'll use to line windows

-	Image:~~wccc tour~~.jpg\|~~Wayne County Community College class in for tour Friday~~	+	Image:second-tank.jpg\|second hot water storage tank
-		+
-	~~Image:thomas and vincent.jpg\|Thomas and Vincent in town for the Eminem/Jay-Z concert and a stop at the GG~~	+

		+	Image:cat-and-mouse.jpg\|visiting cat found a treat and headed out to the alley
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	Image:heading in.jpg\|Inland worker heading in to repair the sewer		Image:heading in.jpg\|Inland worker heading in to repair the sewer
		+
		+	</gallery>
		+
		+
		+	== June ==
		+	Work on the sewer and water mains were completed, so Redford Cement was able to come in this week and take out the existing cement. They then smoothed out the dirt surface. Classic Landscape came in to lay the foundation or larger and smaller stones. Redford Cement came back to lay down the cement portions of the alley. Classic Landscape began brick work, followed by installation of the permeable pavers.
		+
		+	<gallery>
		+	Image:broken-up-alley-1.jpg\|Broken up alley
		+
		+	Image:broken-up-alley-2.jpg\|Broken up alley
		+
		+	Image:mancini truck.jpg\|Redford Cement truck Thursday morning
		+
		+	Image:alley thursday morning.jpg\|The alley as it looked on Thursday morning
		+
		+	Image:mike leveling alley.jpg\|Mike leveling the alley
		+
		+	Image:spreading dirt.jpg\|Spreading dirt
		+
		+	Image:dirt work is fun.jpg\|At the end of the day Friday
		+
		+	Image:openings on alley side.jpg\|Openings on alley side
		+
		+	Image:alley opening.jpg\|Opening to the alley
		+
		+	Image:pile of rocks.jpg\|Pile of rocks at alley entrance on Thursday morning
		+
		+	Image:inland tarp.jpg\|Geo-textile tarp in alley before stones
		+
		+	Image:spreading stones.jpg\|Spreading stones
		+
		+	Image:hauling stones.jpg\|How the stones got moved
		+
		+	Image:stones almost done.jpg\|Stones almost all spread out
		+
		+	Image:redford cement trucks.jpg\|Redford Cement trucks in front the of GG on Thursday
		+
		+	Image:cement for alley.jpg\|Cement going into the alley
		+
		+	Image:concrete alley sections.jpg\|Concrete alley sections with exposed aggregate look
		+
		+	Image:laying bricks.jpg\|Laying bricks in the alley
		+
		+	Image:brick pavers.jpg\|Brick pavers in alley
		+
		+	Image:permeable pavers going in.jpg\|permeable pavers going in
		+
		+	</gallery>
		+
		+
		+	== July ==
		+	We began the month by planting the gardens, and followed up with cocoa mulch and power washing the bricks. Bollards were installed. Motor City Brewing Works added to the beauty of the alley with raised beds bordered by rocks. First flowers begin blooming. We begin living in it!
		+
		+	<gallery>
		+
		+	Image:heladio's family planting.jpg\|Heladio's family planting
		+
		+	Image:expert planters.jpg\|Peggy, Martha, Kelly and Laura, expert planters
		+
		+	Image:planting plants.jpg\|the group on Friday planting plants
		+
		+	Image:planting pavers girls.jpg\|Planting in the permeable pavers
		+
		+	Image:planting pavers tom.jpg\|Tom Bradley planting in the pavers
		+
		+	Image:plants in alley.jpg\|Plants in the alley on Saturday
		+
		+	Image:alley planted friday.jpg\|freshly planted alley
		+
		+	Image:alley planted out.jpg\|Alley with cocoa mulch
		+
		+	Image:tom power washing.jpg\|Tom power washing the bricks
		+
		+	Image:cleaned bricks.jpg\|some of the bricks that have been cleaned
		+
		+	Image:bollards.jpg\|New bollards in alley
		+
		+	Image:stones for raised bed.jpg\|Stones for raised bed in part of the alley by MCBW
		+
		+	Image:smooth blue aster.jpg\|The smooth blue asters enjoying the sun in the alley
		+
		+	Image:spiderwort blooming.jpg\|Spiderwort blooming in the alley
		+
		+	Image:mcbw stones.jpg\|Raised bed bordered by stones at Motor City Brewing Works
		+
		+	Image:lunch in the alley.jpg\|Lunch in the alley on Friday
		+
		+	Image:baby in alley.jpg\|A little visitor to the alley
		+
		+	</gallery>
		+
		+
		+	== August ==
		+	Blooming flowers, visitors multiply, Motor City adds some trees.
		+
		+	<gallery>
		+
		+	Image:black eyed susan.jpg\|first black-eyed susan bloom
		+
		+	Image:mazus flowers.jpg\|one of our groundcovers, mazus reptans, beginning to flower
		+
		+	Image:grasses.jpg\|switchgrass
		+
		+	Image:marsh blazing star.jpg\|marsh blazing star
		+
		+	Image:potentilla.jpg\|potentilla
		+
		+	Image:spiderwort.jpg\|spiderwort
		+
		+	Image:joe pye weed 2.jpg\|Joe Pye Weed growing in alley
		+
		+	Image:sara and mom.jpg\|Sara Zoumbaris and her mom visiting Thursday
		+
		+	Image:plants-progressing.jpg\|plants progressing in the alley
		+
		+	Image:waiting-for-the-hose.jpg\|waiting for the hose
		+
		+	Image:neil-the-dog.jpg\|Little Neil and his owner strolling through the alley on Friday
		+
		+	Image:motor city arborvitae.jpg\|new arborvitae outside of alley entrance of MCBW

	</gallery>		</gallery>

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