In many, many years, I've only seen one article written about these neighborhoods outside of Detroit.
http://www.urbanophile.com/2010/04/11/the… Read more
In many, many years, I've only seen one article written about these neighborhoods outside of Detroit.
http://www.urbanophile.com/2010/04/11/the… Read more
Brilliantly written.........both insightful and humorous! Read more
You know... Many of us "Gen-Xers" believed in a Detroit revival back in the 90's when Archer became mayor. Then we had kids... Our first reaction was "FUCK THIS SHIT!". Read more
it's either robocop or they plan to nuke that rats nest of a town and start fresh Read more
I'm Not Saying Its Hipsters... But its Hipsters...
The Polish-American part sounds real, Hamtramck used to be predominantly Polish, along with Warren where the "Polish rednecks" used to live (my relatives). Shouldn't be too hard to find her! Look man, unless OCP takes over Detroit is dead, it's the belt-buckle of the rust-belt now, along with Pittsburg and places like… Read more
i'll just leave this here.
Who will save Detroit? DR DETROIT!
I hear that Delta City plan of theirs holds some real promise.
Aaron, let's be frank. One of the big problems of Detroit is that millions of white folks living just a short distance away are literally afraid of going inside the city limits. Until they start spending time and money in the city, Detroit will be crippled. I say that not because I think that black folks are… Read more
As my contribution To your efforts locating the enigmatic white lady I can say that it's definitely not me. Oh I'm white alright, but alas have the dreaded Y chromosome which eliminates me from consideration. That, and I've never been to Michigan or an Ivy League school. Read more
Point of information: the Mies condos are not exactly "near the Detroit River." You first have to skip over parking lots, a couple of streets, and Jefferson Avenue. If they're "near the Detroit River," so is everything south of Grand Circus Park. Read more
Kinda wished this bemused, sarcastic rant took a turn to include some insight into why the original (outsider) authors reporting was insufficient. Pretty typical Detroit response, scoff no solutions. Read more
Gotta love "I know but will never tell" fairy tales...
YAY! waitwhatthefuckamIreading? Read more