People are moving back to give back and help the community. They want a better Detroit and a better. Every city has its flaws no city is pefrect. As a commuity they are going to make it better and pick up the pieces for a new generation!
According to Kate Abbey-Lambertz National Reporter, The Huffington Post ,After Detroit’s landmark bankruptcy filing last week, more eyes than ever have zeroed in on this struggling city.
For Detroiters, it’s both a blessing and a curse. While it’s a relief that some have started to pay attention to the countless problems that often make daily life an uphill battle, how Detroit is portrayed by outsiders can be disheartening: pictures of abandoned buildings stand in for the people who pass by them each day; headlines blare that the Motor City is out of gas, dead or even hell on earth.
We’re not trying to say that Detroit isn’t in trouble — no matter what some say, things like startups, a billionaire’s investments and community gardens won’t “save” the city, which faces abysmal city services, has pervasive crime, continues to lose population and boasts an abandoned city structure for every 10 residents. But there are still 701,475 people who call Detroit home, more than Seattle, Boston, Las Vegas or DC. They’re striving, struggling and succeeding; they’re full of hope and determination, joy and sadness; and they deserve a second look.
Kristin Norton is describing how living in Detroit really is "If you watch movies or television with any regularity, you probably envision the entire city of Detroit as a real-life Gotham City. But here’s the truth: Detroit is a real city with real people and although they’ve seen much brighter days, this is not the city that you think it is. Detroit is a city trying to find its footing again, definitely. And there are definitely neighborhoods that you are highly encouraged to avoid. But the Greater Detroit metro area (think Royal Oak, Berkley, Grosse Point, and Rochester) is incredibly alive, vibrant, and filled with wealthy communities and good schools. As for Detroit itself, there’s no better place to be than the three to five mile radius of Downtown Detroit where new people are moving in and new businesses are opening their doors every day. Neighborhoods like Midtown, Corktown, Indian Village, Woodbridge, and Brush Park are excellent examples of great Detroit neighborhoods, all with high livability scores and close proximity to amenities, restaurants, and entertainment. "
According to Kate Abbey-Lambertz National Reporter, The Huffington Post ,After Detroit’s landmark bankruptcy filing last week, more eyes than ever have zeroed in on this struggling city.
For Detroiters, it’s both a blessing and a curse. While it’s a relief that some have started to pay attention to the countless problems that often make daily life an uphill battle, how Detroit is portrayed by outsiders can be disheartening: pictures of abandoned buildings stand in for the people who pass by them each day; headlines blare that the Motor City is out of gas, dead or even hell on earth.
We’re not trying to say that Detroit isn’t in trouble — no matter what some say, things like startups, a billionaire’s investments and community gardens won’t “save” the city, which faces abysmal city services, has pervasive crime, continues to lose population and boasts an abandoned city structure for every 10 residents. But there are still 701,475 people who call Detroit home, more than Seattle, Boston, Las Vegas or DC. They’re striving, struggling and succeeding; they’re full of hope and determination, joy and sadness; and they deserve a second look.
Kristin Norton is describing how living in Detroit really is "If you watch movies or television with any regularity, you probably envision the entire city of Detroit as a real-life Gotham City. But here’s the truth: Detroit is a real city with real people and although they’ve seen much brighter days, this is not the city that you think it is. Detroit is a city trying to find its footing again, definitely. And there are definitely neighborhoods that you are highly encouraged to avoid. But the Greater Detroit metro area (think Royal Oak, Berkley, Grosse Point, and Rochester) is incredibly alive, vibrant, and filled with wealthy communities and good schools. As for Detroit itself, there’s no better place to be than the three to five mile radius of Downtown Detroit where new people are moving in and new businesses are opening their doors every day. Neighborhoods like Midtown, Corktown, Indian Village, Woodbridge, and Brush Park are excellent examples of great Detroit neighborhoods, all with high livability scores and close proximity to amenities, restaurants, and entertainment. "
Sources
"Why These People Love Detroit | National Geographic." YouTube. Natural Geographic, 27 Apr. 2015. Web. 14 Dec. 2016. <https://youtu.be/trVZ8s3jhlU>.
Abbey-Lambertz, Kate. "Detroit Is Not Dead: Meet Some Of The 701,475 People Who Call The City Home (PHOTOS)." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, n.d. Web. 14 Dec. 2016.
What Living In Detroit Is Really Like. Kristin Norton, n.d. Web. <http://www.movoto.com/guide/detroit-mi/what-its-like-living-in-detroit>.