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A man walks by a parking meter with work designed by graffiti artist Antonio "Shades" Agee on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in Detroit. A new initiative in downtown Detroit uses repurposed parking meters to collect donations for nonprofits that serve the homeless. The first phase of the “Detroit Donates” campaign launched Tuesday with 17 meters in both public and private spaces. The initial pilot phase will be concentrated in the city’s central business district, with plans to expand next into Campus Martius Park. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
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