Though Cobo has seemed to be a dividing force for some between urban
and suburban issues, it is at the same time a testament to the economic
integration of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
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The political spectacle over ratification of a regional authority for
Cobo is viewed by some as a litmus test for whether the region can come
together to take on the litany of challenges we face. If it's this hard
to complete a deal to expand and modernize Cobo, what are the chances
that we can come together to create a regional mass transit system or
strengthen public education or make the other investments and tough
decisions required to build a new prosperity in Michigan?
Ironically, while Cobo is seen as a symbol of what divides metro
Detroit, its most important event, the North American International
Auto Show, is an annual testament to how economically integrated the
counties of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb are.
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