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Well Detroit was one of the wealthiest cities in the U.S.It has great bones in which to transform itself back.
Many of the public spaces rival those in NYC.Not al of them are falling apart.
If you ever get to Detroit,go ride throough it wealthy neighborhoods where the wealth of families from the Gilded Age.Beautiful Mansions unlike seen anywhere.
Sure its quite acity in desperate state but there is plenty to like about it.If you neve have been ,you should not speak unless you know for sure.
Yeah, I agree with what you say. I did some research after writin that comment, and realised that there are some nice parts. Not all of it is wasteland like the media paints.
Yeah, I agree with what you say. I did some research after writin that comment, and realised that there are some nice parts. Not all of it is wasteland like the media paints.
That's basically how our media works at this point. For example, it's unsettling how many people actually think that Chicago is the most dangerous city in the United States, even though it's not even close.
This photo is a perfect example of why I see Detroit as a tragedy. Detroit has so many art deco buildings, as its heyday was during the early 20th century and its buildings reflect that. Many other North American cities have torn down much of their old buildings from this era to make room for newer things. Detroit spent the last 40 years dying, so its a bit of a time capsule. In its current state its a mess, and a very depressing one. However if it could be revived, crime brought under control and new business and residents encouraged to move there things could change. Those old art deco buildings could be a tourist attraction if they were restored, and areas that are currently abandoned could be huge urban park spaces that no other city would have. Restoring Detroit would take decades, but there is potential for it to be a very unique place in the future. Your picture is a glimpse into what it could look like on a larger scale one day.
This photo is a perfect example of why I see Detroit as a tragedy. Detroit has so many art deco buildings, as its heyday was during the early 20th century and its buildings reflect that. Many other North American cities have torn down much of their old buildings from this era to make room for newer things. Detroit spent the last 40 years dying, so its a bit of a time capsule. In its current state its a mess, and a very depressing one. However if it could be revived, crime brought under control and new business and residents encouraged to move there things could change. Those old art deco buildings could be a tourist attraction if they were restored, and areas that are currently abandoned could be huge urban park spaces that no other city would have. Restoring Detroit would take decades, but there is potential for it to be a very unique place in the future. Your picture is a glimpse into what it could look like on a larger scale one day.
Actually for the first time in decades,Detroit has began the slow process of turning itslf around.There is reknewed vigor and pide of the residents that call it home to make it better.More than I have ever seen,
Its encouraging to see but you are right,it will take decades but at least the process has begun.
"Man, my vacation is coming up, I could sure use a week in Detroit"...said no one ever.
I never think about spending a weeks vacation in any major US cities except for maybe 4 or 5 of them... I'd rather just go to the beach or mountains honestly. But most US cities leave something to be desired for the visitor outside a short trip. There's cities I like too like Chicago, Philadelphia, or Boston that I'm not sure if I would take a week's vacation to go there...though I'll always enjoy a few days here and there.
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I never think about spending a weeks vacation in any major US cities except for maybe 4 or 5 of them... I'd rather just go to the beach or mountains honestly. But most US cities leave something to be desired for the visitor outside a short trip. There's cities I like too like Chicago, Philadelphia, or Boston that I'm not sure if I would take a week's vacation to go there...though I'll always enjoy a few days here and there.
It's not really about time for me either--I wouldn't spend a days vacation in a lot of US cities. Like who would ever go to Atlanta or Dallas or Cleveland from far away for a vacation? No one I've ever met in the States, unless they're going to see family.
It's not really about time for me either--I wouldn't spend a days vacation in a lot of US cities. Like who would ever go to Atlanta or Dallas or Cleveland from far away for a vacation? No one I've ever met in the States, unless they're going to see family.
Exactly
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