Do you consider Detroit a vibrant city? Why or why not?

Answer 1

No offense, but I consider it a dying city. The auto industry has almost completely abandoned it, and it has been steadily declining in population for decades. Detroit has more abandoned building than any city in the country. My girlfriend lived in Ann Arbor for years, and she said most of Michigan didn't even claim Detroit. She moved down south where I live, and said she would never go back. But, its not just Detroit. Most cities in the upper midwest have been declining. The unions are unfavorable for business, the cities have not rid themselves of urban blight as well as the rest of the country, and it is just too cold up there. Like I said though, I mean no offense. It is just the impression I have had when I visited.

Answer 2

I live in Detroit currently and I wouldn't call it vibrant just yet....but it is coming up....the All-star game and Super Bowl XL and the tiger playoffs have some what revived the city. The city is taking strides to improve downtown. The auto industry is going down but, I see this as an opportunity for the state to stop putting all it eggs in one basket....we need to open the doors to new industries so our state economy won't just depend on one....Once we do that the city and state will flourish

Answer 3

Yes, its cold, and it sucks here. It isnt a vibrant city. Even the census bureau says the population will only go up by 700k folks in the whole state through 2030.......700k folks in the WHOLE state.....in 25 years?????

Answer 4

I agree with the other guy
BUt if it wasnt for the Unions there would have been No city - this is a Union City, State

Answer 5

I live outside of Detroit, and it's not doing too well with the automobile industry failing.

It needs help.