North Corktown is a model of revitalization
The North Corktown redevelopment could be a model for the rest of Detroit’s revitalization. The key? Retaining the people.
The North Corktown redevelopment could be a model for the rest of Detroit’s revitalization. The key? Retaining the people.
Excerpt:
As the homeowning population of North Corktown
has stabilized and grown, we have been able to introduce other
community strengthening activities, such as “cell-phone patrols” in
which local residents walk the neighborhood. Retail activities have
grown, and North Corktown pubs are locally prized for hosting a growing
music scene, including such establishments as Slows Bar BQ Restaurant,
Corktown Tavern, and the Lager House. Corktown is also home to Nemo’s
Bar & Grill, named by Sports Illustrated as the third-best sport
pub in the nation.
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