Independent retailers and restaurants inject energy into greater downtown

The Detroit News takes a broad look at several new restaurants and shops that have opened up around downtown. The writer puts focus on good design and the independent nature of the establishments.

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"It's clear there is a market for creative, thoughtful and quality stores, restaurants and products in downtown," said Eric Larson, president and CEO of Larson Realty Group in Bloomfield Hills and chairman of the Detroit District Council of the Urban Land Institute. "And that really is driven by resurgence in urban living. It is a very telling time in the city's life when people are willing to take a risk on things that are less mainstream, less common and, in effect, more trendy. It's a very good sign."

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