In Berlin, one man, who has never set foot on Detroit soil, gushes at the thought of it: “Wow, wow, wow … Detroit!” People the world over are getting plugged in to the city’s intangible exports – its own vibe – born of techno beats, guitar riffs, hip hop, Motor City myth and magic. Can you feel it?
Why can’t metro Detroiters shuttle around on General-Motors-made electric buses (Seattle bought a bunch) to and from work, to and from restaurants and bars, to and from the hospital, saving on air quality and decreasing unemployment? Detroit is late on mass transit. But it’s never too late to jump on the national bandwagon, say proponents of mass transit.
In another sign that the city is on the rebound, Detroit Symphony booked positive numbers in increased revenue and attendance.
Knight Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to Detroit, despite exit of Knight Ridder Inc’s publication business in the city.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport set an all-time record for passenger traffic, for the first six months of any year, for first half of calendar year 2005.
"The runways are set, the models are ready and the clothing is fabulous - everything's in order for Detroit's first fashion week devoted to Motown's hottest designers," says Pride Source.
AirTran Airways plans to begin nonstop service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Orlando in November.
Having seen sales double every year since its first Dexter store opened in June 2002, Bearclaw Coffee Co. is set to open five new locations before the end of this year, with Downtown Detroit being one of them.
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