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I've lived in the Metro Detroit suburbs, and downtown Detroit is the spot right now. The ability to get whatever you need, yes even groceries, within walking di

by klous 15y ago

I've lived in the Metro Detroit suburbs, and downtown Detroit is the spot right now. The ability to get whatever you need, yes even groceries, within walking distance is a reality. Walking to Tigers games, enjoying the nightlife, eating at amazing restaurants, and enjoying the city are a regular part of life. I live in downtown Detroit. I do not want to live in the suburbs.

pyre 15y ago
It is still sort of surreal that right next to the Tiger's stadium there are a bunch of condos, but right next to the condos are a bunch of overgrown/condemned buildings. Also, I've been at the waterfront for the freedom fireworks (combined July 1 and July 4 fireworks display) on the Windsor side of the river and it was a pleasant experience. I'd never consider doing the same on the Detroit side of the river. Though I should note that I haven't lived in the area since 2005, but most of my family still lives there. Edit: Here's what I'm talking about. There are rows of condos right by the intersection of I-75 and Woodward Ave, but to the north there are some empty fields with abandoned houses. At one point those lots (which are now empty) were lined with houses. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&aq=&sll=42.337277,-83.053401&sspn=0.010167,0.023475&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=42.344184,-83.051391&spn=0.005123,0.011737&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=42.344184,-83.051391&panoid=3xjdgQhpCSamXM4PdBz4Tw&cbp=12,335.84,,0,0.25 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&#38... http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&aq=&sll=42.337277,-83.053401&sspn=0.010167,0.023475&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=42.342718,-83.05089&spn=0.005123,0.011737&t=h&z=17 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&#38...
winestock 15y ago
And if you stay in the Green Zone, then Baghdad isn't all that bad, either. If you stick to the embassies, Addis Ababa is actually rather safe. Stay away from the favelas and Rio de Janeiro is a lovely place.
burgerbrain 15y ago
"The ability to get whatever you need, yes even groceries, within walking distance is a reality." No offence, but having lived in about 4 major US cities (Detroit not included), that seems to be setting the bar awfully low. Being able to buy groceries is just a basic necessity, and restaurants/nightlife is something every city has.
- pyre 15y ago
  He/she is coming from the Detroit suburbs though. Everything there is spread out and you really need a car to get anywhere. I used to drive ~20 minutes to get to the movie theater that I frequented. Granted, I lived within walking distance of a grocery store even in the suburbs, but that just happened to be the case.
  - burgerbrain 15y ago
    Yeah, but surely even people from the suburbs realize that that sort of thing is expected in nearly every city... after all, the city isn't the suburbs.
- homosaur 15y ago
  Tell that to the folks living in downtown St Louis. We finally got a grocery store downtown last year. Not that it's a major city though.
  - Tichy 15y ago
    Why do people live in places without grocery stores? Serious question - unless you farm the groceries yourself?
    - rms 15y ago
      A lot of people aren't very conscious about this kind of a decision and are used to a lifestyle of driving multiple miles before getting to a grocery store.
      - Tichy 15y ago
        I must admit I don't know what it is like to live like that. Maybe if you only go shopping once a week (or even just every two weeks), it is not too bad.
        rms 15y ago
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by klous 15y ago

pyre 15y ago

It is still sort of surreal that right next to the Tiger's stadium there are a bunch of condos, but right next to the condos are a bunch of overgrown/condemned buildings. Also, I've been at the waterfront for the freedom fireworks (combined July 1 and July 4 fireworks display) on the Windsor side of the river and it was a pleasant experience. I'd never consider doing the same on the Detroit side of the river. Though I should note that I haven't lived in the area since 2005, but most of my family still lives there. Edit: Here's what I'm talking about. There are rows of condos right by the intersection of I-75 and Woodward Ave, but to the north there are some empty fields with abandoned houses. At one point those lots (which are now empty) were lined with houses. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&aq=&sll=42.337277,-83.053401&sspn=0.010167,0.023475&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=42.344184,-83.051391&spn=0.005123,0.011737&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=42.344184,-83.051391&panoid=3xjdgQhpCSamXM4PdBz4Tw&cbp=12,335.84,,0,0.25 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&#38... http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&aq=&sll=42.337277,-83.053401&sspn=0.010167,0.023475&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=42.342718,-83.05089&spn=0.005123,0.011737&t=h&z=17 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&#38...

winestock 15y ago

And if you stay in the Green Zone, then Baghdad isn't all that bad, either. If you stick to the embassies, Addis Ababa is actually rather safe. Stay away from the favelas and Rio de Janeiro is a lovely place.

burgerbrain 15y ago

"The ability to get whatever you need, yes even groceries, within walking distance is a reality." No offence, but having lived in about 4 major US cities (Detroit not included), that seems to be setting the bar awfully low. Being able to buy groceries is just a basic necessity, and restaurants/nightlife is something every city has.

pyre 15y ago
He/she is coming from the Detroit suburbs though. Everything there is spread out and you really need a car to get anywhere. I used to drive ~20 minutes to get to the movie theater that I frequented. Granted, I lived within walking distance of a grocery store even in the suburbs, but that just happened to be the case.
- burgerbrain 15y ago
  Yeah, but surely even people from the suburbs realize that that sort of thing is expected in nearly every city... after all, the city isn't the suburbs.
homosaur 15y ago
Tell that to the folks living in downtown St Louis. We finally got a grocery store downtown last year. Not that it's a major city though.
- Tichy 15y ago
  Why do people live in places without grocery stores? Serious question - unless you farm the groceries yourself?
  - rms 15y ago
    A lot of people aren't very conscious about this kind of a decision and are used to a lifestyle of driving multiple miles before getting to a grocery store.
    - Tichy 15y ago
      I must admit I don't know what it is like to live like that. Maybe if you only go shopping once a week (or even just every two weeks), it is not too bad.
      - rms 15y ago

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