Green Homes Reviving Urban Neighborhood
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A neighborhood on the east side of Detroit is making a comeback and getting national attention. New houses are going up in the Jefferson-Chalmers area, and they are good for the new homeowners and the environment.
A crane delicately lowers a brand new modular home onto its foundation. It is the first affordable, green home put together by Community 1st, a real estate company dedicated to urban renewal,
Sherman and Angie Reynolds and their three children, ages seven, nine and ten, are getting set to move into their new house within a month. "We're excited about the neighborhood. We've met some of the neighbors that were actually excited and happy to see things going up in the neighborhood. Near the waterfront, we like the location," said Sherman Reynolds.
