Tom Nardone, Detroit Mower Gang philanthropist, avant garde pumpkin carver and successful Birmingham businessman, is known for taking a bold, fresh approach in life.

His Detroit Mower Gang sprouted from his mantra, "something is greater than nothing."

The former engineer and family man bought a mower on Craig's List and mowed an overgrown park in Detroit because he wanted to give back.

The impromptu volunteer outfit came to be when Nardone began seeking help from others with riding mowers on some bigger projects.

Now with dozens of members, the Detroit Mower Gang still tries to head out once a week during the warmer months to beautify the city and give kids of Detroit a proper place to play.

Nardone and others were asked what there hope is for Detroit in 2013.

This is what Nardone wrote to MLive Detroit in an email:

What's your hope for Detroit in 2013? Feel free to share in the comment section below.

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