Along most of the commericial streets in Detroit and surrounding suburbs, especially along the mile and half-mile roads, there are strips of grass lining the streets between the sidewalk and the curb. Is this a common practice in many other cities throughout the U.S. or is this strickly a Michigan or midwest thing? When I've visited NYC, Chicago, DC, New Orleans, and other places, I can't recall seeing grass in front of businesses or stores. Usually there's only sidewalks with small trees planted in small spaces near the curb. What's the 411?