Detroit lawnmower gang still going strong after 15 years
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In 2010, with Detroit on the brink of bankruptcy and about to shut down public parks, Tom Nardone got his lawnmower and took matters into his own hands. Years later, he's still at it, but with a larger crew. Lauren Winfrey reports.
Breakdown
- Tom Nardone started mowing abandoned Detroit parks during the city's financial crisis. 3s
- He purchased a lawn tractor and began with an overgrown park at 8 Mile Road and I-75. 52s
- The effort grew into the Detroit Mower Gang as more volunteers joined. 1m 10s
- The group meets every other week to maintain neglected green spaces, regardless of weather. 1m 35s
- Their work has helped beautify and uplift Detroit neighborhoods for 15 years. 1m 48s