[Cletus.D.Yokel]

I grew up around detroit. I say the same thing...for now. the downtown area from River-front to Mexican-town to Greek-town is one of the best neighborhood areas in the US (during daylight hours, natch).

Now, let’s talk about how you ^now^ have that LeBron fella...

[cripplecreek]

Yeah the Detroit riverfront and downtown are looking good these days. A total rework of Belle Isle is also underway.

http://www.hellyeahdetroit.com/2014/05/23/these-6-before-and-after-photos-show-you-just-how-far-the-detroit-riverfront-has-come/