2007-01-19 16:03:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Detroit
Detroit has great potential for being an All American and World Class City, but when they are giving a window of opportunity to develop into a cosmopolitian city, they throw their window of opportunity out the window. I do not see Detroit changing for the future and to me Detroit will always be Detroit, it will never change and just remain the same.
2007-01-20 03:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Detroit has plenty of untapped potential. It has had many opportunities to turn around. It just hasn't.
During the Super Bowl last year, Detroit was bustling with activity. The city came across as the city of the future. The city WITH a future. Once the camera's left and the media eye turned elsewhere, it went back to empty buildings and trash collecting on street corners. I know many of the residents in the city want change. They have this beautiful waterfront that not many major cities can boast, they have historical buildings that should be preserved, there are neighborhoods that could be revitilized. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen. The city is indebt and with the exception of Greektown, you do not want to wander the streets. Even Greektown is pretty shady now.
Sure, most cities of this size have their problems with crime. But those cities also have a downtown that is filled with shopping and sites and opportunity. The surrounding neighborhoods are tended to and "happening" as well.
Leadership isn't strong in the city and the population has been on a steady decline for the past few years. Detroit may have the size but no longer has the numbers. A "World Class" city it's not.
It could be, with new leadership...and maybe one day it will be.
2007-01-20 18:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by kcarp73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a HUGE difference between the experience of those living in the suburbs and those living in Detroit proper. If you are in the suburbs you can have a typical suburban experience. There are very safe communities with good schools, entertainment, jobs, and a million chain stores and strip malls. But entering into the actual city of Detroit is like night and day. And you probably have to see it to believe it. "Good" or "bad" depends on how you experience it. I live on the border of Detroit and a suburb. I go to Detroit often to experience the festivals, concerts, restaurants, Eastern Market, Heidelberg Project, Belle Isle, AMAZING architecture, museums, etc. But there is no doubt that you have to be careful. The truth is, crime is high and there are some very unsafe areas. It is now the poorest big city in America. Travel smart. Show respect. Appreciate all that it has to offer. Don't give up on a city that has as much intrigue as it does bad reputation.
2007-01-22 22:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by water9094 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion I say yes. I have lived in a suburb of Detroit for the past 5 years and it totally sucks. The only time it is fun is when some kind of sporting even is going on downtown. Now that it is an off season for sports, downtown Detroit is a ghost town.
The crime rate is entirely too high. They needs to add some kind of events to the city that would make it fun so that they would attract people to come and enjoy the city.
2007-01-22 15:16:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Detroit gets allot of bad press but it is a fine city to live in or around. Detroit's economy as of late has big problems due to the automotive industry changes taking place. I love Detroit, I was born here but I spend much of my time in other city's. I am always happy to come home. There is just no other city quite like it. From the food and the cultures to the tireless work ethic of the people, and there is always something happening. Much of it is good too, hope to see you soon.
2007-01-22 14:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No
Yes it is a bad city, plenty of its residents want to move elsewhere and have no pride in where they live. therefor do not help to keep it clean or invest in it. They litter commit crimes and down talk the city. As the old saying goes if your not part of the solution, your part of the problem. It's city council is afraid of progress. SOME of It's city workers are lazy and corrupt.
No, It is a terrific city. Several of its residence absolutely adore the city. It is rich in culture and history. For the last 5-10 years there have been non-stop rehabilitation of its Neighborhoods and Downtown. Magnificent homes in Indian Village, Sherwood Forrest, Palmer Woods, Boston-Edison and on its Boulevards. New parks and playgrounds popping up everywhere, an exciting time to be a resident.
2007-01-22 22:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by ironcream 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Detroit is a bad city. I lived there the first 18 years of my life and moved out as soon as I could. There are some very nice neighborhoods and there are people in the City that truly do care for the city and would like to see it become better, but its just not happening. Now that the auto companies are floundering, there is a lot of unemployment and with unemployment comes crime from people unable to cope with their status. I understand that downtown Detroit around the Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Hall and Fox Theater and the Greek Town area are nice areas and fairly crime free, but venture out of those safe zones and you are in crime ridden, crack neighborhoods. My parents lived in Detroit back in the 30's and 40's and remember it being a thriving wonderful city, but no more.
2007-01-21 15:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Any city is as safe as it is. . Some have good moments and some have bad moments.
Detroit is a wonderful city. Like any other. None are perfect.
No city in the states is like walking into a war zone. So dont worry.
2007-01-20 03:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by LadyCatherine 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, Farmington Hills, a suburb of Detroit, was in the top 100 nicest cities! So ha! i dont think Detroits bad at all. Its actally nice. Despite the crimes, that is...well Detroit isnt the ONLY city that has crimes, ya know!
the entertainment is good, good Basketball team, new tigers stadium...
swell...
2007-01-21 21:40:43 · answer #9 · answered by Tigers Gal! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DETROIT IS A "BIG"CITY OF COURSE IT DEPENDS ON WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU CONSIDER GOOD OR BAD IN THE CITY??I MEAN HEY DETROIT HAS A BAD "A" NEW TIGER STADIUM - FORD FIELD FOR THE LIONS IS STATE OF THE ART THE FOX THEATER IS STILL BEAUTIFUL-ALL AND ALL TO ME DETROIT'S DOWNTOWN CAN BE CALLED "UPTOWN" NOT TO MENTION GREEK TOWN AND ALL IT'S LIGHTS SO BRIGHT-NOW ON THE OTHER HAND DOES DETROIT HAVE BAD AREAS???WELL WHAT CITY DOESN'T???DETROIT IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT GOOD OR BAD!!!!
2007-01-20 17:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋