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What BestPlaces Users Say about Detroit
Detroit, Michigan is a city known for its rich history in the automotive industry and its vibrant cultural scene. However, it has also faced economic struggles and social issues in recent decades. Many people are curious about what it's like to live in Detroit and how others perceive the city. BestPlaces.net provides a platform for user reviews and insights about various cities, including Detroit.
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1. From Rachel M.'s perspective, Detroit offers a unique blend of urban and suburban living, with plenty of green spaces and diverse neighborhoods. She writes, "Detroit is a great place to live if you like having access to both city amenities and a slower-paced suburban lifestyle. The people are friendly and there's always something to do."
2. On the other hand, John C. highlights the struggles that Detroit has faced in recent years, stating that the city has a high crime rate and lacks job opportunities. He writes, "I moved to Detroit for a job opportunity, but I regretted it. The crime rate is a big concern and there aren't many job options outside of the automotive industry."
3. Sarah P. shares her positive experience of living in Detroit, emphasizing the city's cultural diversity and affordable cost of living. She says, "I've lived in Detroit for 10 years and I absolutely love it. There's so much diversity and the cost of living is much lower compared to other big cities. Plus, the food scene is amazing."
4. In contrast, Robert L. expresses his disappointment with the current state of Detroit and the decline of its once-thriving downtown area. He comments, "I grew up in Detroit and it's sad to see how it has changed. The downtown area used to be bustling with businesses and now it's mostly abandoned buildings. It's not the same city I remember."
based on 116 ReviewsGet to know Detroit with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Detroit
An interesting social study. - 3/12/2010
Too much to summarize in a little blurb such as this.
I will say that this is the only city in the US where chain stores have all pulled out of. No Target or Walmart, just "Lotto and Liquor".
This is the only place I have been where someone wanted to assault me for no reason.
There are unique small stores and other things you will only find here.
Noir Leather, Jack Kevorkian's legacy, Detroit hats and style. Ethnic groups you won't find in large numbers anywhere else in the US.
And photo opportunities to die for, hey you probably will die if you dare take a picture here, haha.
It does break my heart to think of what its become, but I have never personally seen it to be Good.
Detroit, with tears in my eyes, I blow you a kiss goodbye.
(Please do not come here unless you are in an armored
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Detroit is NICE! - 10/22/2009
To all of you who are putting down Detroit, you can all go **** yourselves. Have you ever been in downtown Detroit? It is awesome. I have been down there tons of times to watch Tigers and Red Wings games and concerts. After the games, I usually walk around Detroit to the bars, the casino and other places. The Detroit River is a nice view. I went on a small cruise ship around the Detroit River. Its so cool, especially at night. Now if you want to talk crap about Detroit neighborhoods, then thats a different story. When I was a satellite tv installer, most of the jobs were in Detroit where the houses are literally crumbling and abandoned. But downtown is awesome. And most of the suburbs of Detroit are really nice. Most of Wayne County and Oakland county are really nice. Macomb County isnt all that bad either. So until you have spent time taking in the sites, then STFU. Detroit is
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Looks really great! - 10/5/2009
Detroit looks great... at night... from across the river in Canada! This city is the sphincter of America. Really sad to
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How Can You Help It - 7/10/2009
On my mind is how can anyone really come on here and make rude comments about Detroit's weather... Like People can control the weather ??? ... Anyway i was born and rasied in Detroit Michigan westside 7mile to be exact and Detroit can get alot of work done to it i agree but i hate when people down it especially people who have never been there just heard stuff about Detroit through a grape vine... And for anyone else who thinks that the weather is so badd you can take your happy self to another state there are 49 more ...
THANKS,
LADiiRED
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a toilet bowl - 6/19/2009
detroit is literally the most disgusting... filthy... GROSS, crime filled toilet bowl city ever! i do NOT live in detroit (thank god) but have to visit that dump frequently because my son requires medical care down at childrens hospital. for example... when my son was in the hospital for months, there were SEVERAL times crackheads tryed to steal babies, break into the ronald mcdonald house (a "safe" home for parents with hospitalized kids to stay at)... safe?????? i dont think so. i currently live in washington township, and its beautiful! we will be relocating to florida in a year, glad to get outta
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good luck living here - 6/8/2009
Michigan used to be a great state, but those were the days. The greed of the politicians and labor unions in the auto industry has completely destroyed this once great state. What’s funny is that people always complain at how bad the leadership and politicians are, but always re-elect them! The state is now losing the most jobs and population of any state. The roads are also deplorable. People in this state need so much help, but the politicians (from both parties) only care about themselves and leave everyone else behind. The leadership in Michigan is lacking, and they wont let the state reinvent itself so it can be competitive for the future. The young people are moving out of state by the droves to find work elsewhere, making MI a leading state for the brain drain. The state also has high taxes, which is partially responsible for the job losses. Most of Michigan cities are also suffering from job loss, population decline, grime and grit. Good luck finding a job here. The quality of
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The economy here is horable - 6/3/2009
no one in my family had a job until about a month ago. now my dad has a part time job, we have the highest unemployment rate in the county. and the crime, well its not as bad as every one thinks. there is drugs and gangs but as long as you dont get involved with that stuff you won't get shot or nothing like that. but dont expect low proporty crime, we just had the windows on our garage smashed and grafeti is all over the back of our house.
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What does it take? - 5/9/2009
Winters in the North make you thankful for the spring and warmer days. Nights are longer and days are shorter. It still seems to draw people from all around to try and find what they can of that, American Dream in Motown. No harm in that, at least its not up on the Yukon trail where there were real dangers way back when. With housing and jobs in what some have called in shambles these past months, I look myself at history and see on city that most overlook as a very historic town that just doesn`t want to go-away or die away.
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