I like the idea but doesn't this beg the question about agriculture policy in the city. I recall that Hantz farm couldn't do something similar and could only grow timber trees. Then came Shar House's Recovery Park in the other direction. Maybe not-for-profit service agency's get a pass? Thoughts or Explantions?

"The group [Wolverine Human Services] is taking 11 acres of vacant land near their
"Bring new life into a neighborhood for people that are used to an apple orchard experience and culture for them to come experience it a new way."

The land will house about 4,000 honey crisp apple trees.

It will cost more than a million dollars and the lot will look like a vineyard.

"Fully irrigated with the drip system and we will hopefully have a cider mill and donuts as well," he explained. "So, we plan to make this a fully, fun, family event, as well as a great community support system."

http://www.wxyz.com/news/vacant-land...ard-in-detroit