Huh??? I grew up in the suburbs. My Dad was from Redford. My mom was from Highland Park. She went to McKenzie High (though she wasn’t Catherine Deneuve – ah more proof of my Motor City origins). Why would you have any better idea of the size of Detroit than anyone else? Again – it’s the somewhat ingenuous millennial thing.
In terms of downtown Detroit being like Chicago – after law school I lived in Chicago (Lincoln Park, if you are still doubting – Belden Stratford) for about 7 yrs and there is absolutely NO comparison in terms of well, anything. I’m sorry that’s true but it is true. You’re free to go live in Detroit and do what you want to improve it – but both you and I are here (at least I think you are) and all we can do is be realistic and hope for the best. There’s no shame in that. But there is no point in magical thinking.[/quote]
Listen if you want to keep hating on Detroit that’s your thing. Redford itself is a blue collar suburb of Detroit and has significantly less history and would not be considered Detroit. In terms of revitalization, I never said it’s fully revitalized by any means, but there are signs of life.
This video shows exactly what’s going on downtown. It’s vibrant and there are things to do like outdoor ice skating rinks, nightlife, etc.. They never had any of this when I was younger. Also displayed, is exactly what I talked about earlier which shows the areas outside which still have a lot more revitalization/bulldozing to do. Like I said, Detroit is still “right sizing” and definitely not totally revitalized, but it’s definitely taking a step in the right direction. Visionaries see things that others don’t and create the world around them. I’m not saying I’m one, but at least can appreciate and root for those that are trying to make a difference. That’s all I’m asking as a fellow Michigander.
