Posted By:	John Kuvakas
Posted On:	Friday November 29, 2019 at 6:28 AM
Message: The downtown area is definitely showing signs of new life.

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Exploring Detroit's Abandoned Car Factories (video) by BenD Lampson #45379

Such a sad state of affairs in Detroit....no end in sight either as far as I know. (EOM) by Jack Dodds #45379.1

What are you talking about? Det still has PLENTY of desolate areas but it's been on the rise for yrs (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #45379.1.1

The downtown area is definitely showing signs of new life. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #45379.1.1.1

As a sanctuary city it's doubtful that recovery will take place. It will depend more and more upon by Frank Kocour #45379.1.1.1.1

Chris...this is the basis of my earlier comment. This is my understanding of how it is there. by Jack Dodds #45379.1.1.1.1.1

Frank, I doubt most people would call Detroit Michigan a sanctuary city now. Sadly though... by Christopher Moroni #45379.1.1.1.1.2

Christopher, I stand corrected. Sanctuary was the direction headed a few years ago. Trying now to by Frank Kocour #45379.1.1.1.1.2.1

This is good news. What is the impetus for this improvement John? (EOM) by Jack Dodds #45379.1.1.1.2

Money. Developers have been re-vamping the city for years now. (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #45379.1.1.1.2.1

I get that but what is the economic driver for this rebirth? What is by Jack Dodds #45379.1.1.1.2.1.1

Yes, in part. There are BILLIONS being poured back into the city to support new... by Christopher Moroni #45379.1.1.1.2.1.1.1

This is very interesting and informative. Thank you! (EOM) by Jack Dodds #45379.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1

fascinating, but so sad to see these factories that were alive once.... (EOM) by Joop Gisbers #45379.2

Joop, the American car companies have no one to blame but themselves. AND STILL... they continue to by Christopher Moroni #45379.2.1

but wasn't that a wrecked Aztek at three minutes ? (EOM) by Joop Gisbers #45379.3

Wrecked? How could you tell? by Christopher Moroni #45379.3.1

It was....I call that an act of God. (EOM) by Jack Dodds #45379.3.1.1

A mercy killing.. HA! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #45379.3.1.1.1

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