Back in the 20th century, Detroit was one of the hottest places to be in America. If someone was to tell you that in 2015 it is once again one of the best places to be, you’d be called psychotic.
According to recent studies, Detroit may not be as bad as what most people think. With a combination of young, motivated Detroiters boosting tourism and local businesses, things may be looking up for the city of Detroit.
Now, this isn’t to say that Detroit still has a crime problem. Detroit is still considered the most dangerous city in America, but efforts to the downtown area have shown that local businesses are slowly on the rise.
Mike Illitch, owner of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings, has recently decided to bring the Red Wings to the downtown area. Ford Field and Comerica Park are neighbors already, and the new arena for the Red Wings will be in the same area as well.
Construction has just started on the $650 million project that is going to be called “The District of Detroit.” The area will cover 45 blocks. The arena itself is set to open sometime in 2017.
Not only are the Red Wings moving into the downtown area, but the Detroit Pistons may be doing the same as well. Owner of the Pistons, Tom Gores said recently that he is open to moving the team into the same arena that the Red Wings are going to be playing in.
Things can only get better for the city. For once it used to be the heart of the biggest industrial breakthrough of the 20th century.
