Every collapse offers new opportunities to rebuild with a new vision, but it's up to individuals to take the right risks and sacrifices to turn a failing piece of real estate into a model progressive. for community development. While many see the current real estate situation as an opportunity to purchase undervalued real estate as an investment, I see the opportunity to be part of social and agricultural movements that have the ability to thrive in current conditions. Urban agriculture and community coordination are two aspects of an ecologically sustainable society that ensures maximum return on investment from the perspective of financial and personal satisfaction. But before I sound like a complete idealist, I must say that while the heart and good intentions are great, an investor must have a solid business plan and a potential community action leader must have the right approach. With this in mind, if I were to acquire $150,000 in cash to use specifically for a distressed real estate purchase, I would purchase urban property in Detroit with the intention of integrating my new properties into the growing sustained urban agriculture movement by the community. Before I go any further, I must clearly state my intentions in this seemingly non-profit endeavor. Over the past few years, I have become fascinated with America's food systems, the rise of organic and local foods, and the injustice of "food deserts," or areas lacking affordable, nutritious food, that plague low-income areas. Therefore, one could say that my orientation in this project is that of personal satisfaction, but I affirm that my objective is to remain faithful to the concept of sustainable development, and thus I wish to make...... middle of paper ......d cents, a communal feeling of personal satisfaction goes a long way. Works Cited Christensen, Roxanne and Satzewich, Wally. “Live a new ideal: become an urban farming family. » Agriculture SPIN. 2008. “Hantz Farms.” » Hantz Farms. 2009. Internet. November 25, 2011. Harris, Paul. “Detroit is growing.” The Guardian. July 11, 2010. the web. November 20, 2011.Jones, Tim. "Detroit's outlook falls with housing prices." The Chicago Tribune. January 29, 2009. Internet. November 20, 2011. Saulny, Susan. “By cutting out the middleman, buyers buy slices of farms.” The New York Times. July 10, 2008. the web. Nov. 29, 2011. “Urban agriculture: get involved. » Urban agriculture. Internet. November 20, 2011. Whitford, David. “Agriculture: One Way to Try to Save Detroit.” CNNMargent. December 29, 2009. Web.November 20. 2011.