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Last summer, the mayor described investments that might create attractive neighborhoods in the city where residents could walk no more than 20 minutes and find stories and amenities. This announcement describe the future expenditure of about $1.6 million to start planning for 20 minute neighborhoods in five areas. This certainly fits with the philosophy of the New Urbanism movement. Will it be successful in Detroit?