About Compuware

Compuware Corporation, the technology performance company, provides software, experts and best practices to ensure technology works well and delivers value. Headquartered in Detroit, Compuware places a great importance on community service and enrichment and civic participation. Compuware is proud to fund Lafayette Greens as one way to help Detroit grow.

About Gwen and Meg


Gwen Meyer

Gwen Meyer coordinates Compuware's Lafayette Greens, located in the heart of Detroit's Central Business District. Since 2008, Gwen has worked with urban agriculture projects Earthworks Urban Farm and Rising Pheasant Farms. She loves to keep bees, preserve all types of produce and spend time outdoors. Eating is her passion, while growing and creating organic, beautiful and flavorful foods is her life's work.

 


Megan Heeres

Megan Heeres is the Art Curator and Community Art and Garden Program Manager at Compuware. Meg's goal is to provide employees with the opportunity to create and enjoy more engaging spaces and experiences within their work environment, both inside and outside the building. She loves connecting employees with all the wonderful cultural happenings and organizations in Detroit, from local museums and great nonprofits to the talented visual artists and musicians that call Detroit their home.

 
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Lafayette Greens FAQs


Public Hours

Lafayette Greens is open to the public during the following times:

Monday – Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Nov. – Apr.)
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (May – Oct.)

For special events and volunteer activities, please check our Facebook page.


Garden Address

132 West Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226
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