CADILLAC URBAN GARDENS

Written By Shayla Zimmerman
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Cadillac Urban Gardens is Southeast Michigan's largest raised bed urban garden, a 1-acre space in Southwest Detroit has provided culturally relevant, fresh produce to residents at no cost since 2012. They transform underutilized land into vibrant gardens, growing organic vegetables, and building community connections.

What makes them radical?

  • organic urban garden

  • community-led

  • culturally relevant to Southwest Detroit

  • gives free produce to community

  • Spanish-speaking organization

  • women founded and directed

Shayla Zimmerman
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