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Surprised by all the skepticism in this thread. As someone who grew up in Metro Detroit, moved away, and came back it is very obvious that Detroit is on the re
by dyeje 9y ago
Surprised by all the skepticism in this thread. As someone who grew up in Metro Detroit, moved away, and came back it is very obvious that Detroit is on the rebound. I'm not sure what metrics show it, but it's real.
- randcraw 9y agoBut the rebound is very uneven and not yet walkable. Unlike other rust belt urban centers like Pittsburgh which is walkable (especially near the universities), Detroit's layout was shaped heavily by the priorities of the automobile, which famously have impeded pedestrian friendly ecosystems everywhere. Until Detroit can carve out car-free zones that attract hip daytime hangouts that combine residential with retail, its urban costs will continue to outweigh its urban charm.