DEPSA "Food for Thought"

Met with Mr.Paul Szymanski and Ms. Nancy Garvon of the Detroit Edison Public Schools on Aug 6Th

We discussed placement of Windspire and some of their plans including Greenhouse. Discussed potential for green roof feasibility study as they need a new roof on the main portion of building, good place for a walking track, wind turbines, solar air and water heating systems etc. good view of area from there.
Pointed out the new 9Th grade school location in new (old) building to be renovated the new High School is slated to be exceptionally Green,
According to Superintendent DEPSA is definitely into project based learning
The following is a beginning journey into some promise that the surrounding area of the school is going to look like.

"Food for Thought" The Greening of Detroit ( www.greeningofdetroit.com ) is said to be planning to establish their new headquarters, community garden /urban farming incubator next door. They are supposed to be planning on Economic development with students as trainees for urban farming and Forestry as they will be marketing the fruits of their labor at Eastern Market among other places.

"Local Mass Transit" The Dequindre Cut interesting urban trails, dedicated bike/ foot traffic perhaps some small modes of low impact mass transit could cohabit this area that allows for non vehicle travel between the river and Wayne State. This Cut is slated to pass by the school.

"The Learning Barge" (I cannot open the PDF that was passed along the other day, does anyone have it downloaded?) It is entirely possible to involve DEPSA in a similar though unique project to the proposed Learning barge. With the stated partnership links in the Marine realm we could have a rich and dynamic project based marine learning environment.A design Charrette is truly in order to discuss the possibilities.If DEPSA does partner with us it is plausible that the Barge could be located near where the Dequindre Cut comes out on the river as it would also connect the school directly.


Eastern Market is a partner with the school and has said they want to buy some Windspires, Nancy Garvon is passing along our contact information.

Please add to this list as you think of other connecting threads