That’s the (French) spirit!
People who think any city will be allowed to disappear aren’t living in the real world. I don’t love cities but I recognize that they’re a part of our vital infrastructure.
Detroit is a major port city and the second busiest freight crossing on the continent. (likely to take top slot again once the new bridge is built) Detroit isn’t going to disappear any more than New Orleans.
Conservatives need to roll up our sleeves and look for free market solutions. 1 thing I would do is let creditors take control of vacant properties they want and they’ll find a way to make them profitable.