Soulardarity

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In 2011 DTE removed all street lights from Highland Park; Soulardarity is working to install solar-powered streetlights throughout the city. D2N worked with Soulardarity and Avalon Village to place one of five new, smart, solar-powered streetlights on Avalon (location of Avalon Village.) The streetlight also serves as a WIFI hub for a few-block radius.

Soulardarity is a key partner in The Highland Park Community Crisis Coalition (HPC3) They have set up and monitor HPC3's joint infrastructure for intake of needs, created a webpage for sharing information about what HPC3 is doing and how individuals and organizations can support and connect with their efforts. Additionally, Soulardarity has launched an energy utility assistance fund.

Location of smart street lights on Avalon.

Two of the streetlights (background and foreground)

Mama Shu with Jonah Zekman. Jonah's Bar Mitzvah contributions helped sponsor the light. For more info see the "How to Help" page.

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