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> I sometimes wonder why Detroit, with all that available, inexpensive facilities and infrastructure, doesn't advertise itself as a center for engineering tale
by maxsilver 11y ago
> I sometimes wonder why Detroit, with all that available, inexpensive facilities and infrastructure, doesn't advertise itself as a center for engineering talent.
They are trying. http://opportunitydetroit.com/ http://opportunitydetroit.com/
But so is almost every other small / medium / large city in the Midwest. It's hard to stand out by trying to use a "me too" branding.
- hackuser 11y agoDetroit has advantages that the others don't: A higher concentration of engineers, cheaper land and facilities, more available infrastructure (a city built for millions has (750,000?) residents), low cost of living, etc.