The Economist takes hard look at Detroit’s revival
The Economist analyzes Detroit’s purported revival through the lens of casinos, riverfront development and demographics.
The Economist analyzes Detroit’s purported revival through the lens of casinos, riverfront development and demographics.
Excerpt:
In short, Detroit is heading in the right direction, but it has only
gone a little way along what is clearly a long and difficult path. To
outsiders, that may not seem much worth celebrating. But to some
locals, who know how bleak life was before, it is a good enough reason
to enjoy a few martinis and go and see a show.
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