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Joe is a well-known figure in the Bagley neighborhood of northwest Detroit, where he can often be found volunteering his time and skills to help clear empty lots and alleys. A “tree guy” by trade, Joe is the co-founder of Creating Space Detroit, where he directs lot transformation projects.