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2008-10-01

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Just when you think you are the only one left to turn out the lights, you find that small group of devotees that come in and move the switch. I have lived in Detroit all of my life and the relationship has travelled a bumpy road. It is so good to hear that there are new Detroiters ready to support the creative energy that flows through our neighborhoods. There are times when, in any relationship, you question "why do I stay?", but you step back and look at the larger picture and think - it is because there is something special and magical built within the fabric of the relationship.
Thank you for the article and for showing those of little faith in rebuilding Detroit, that there are new and exciting people joining the cause to bring new and positive changes to Detroit. Go Blue!

I just discovered the final product- nice work Kimberly. It was a pleasure to help out with the article and I'm glad to see the city's getting some respect.

And, a serendipitous update: on Wednesday, I just accepted a new job in Detroit. It looks like I'm moving back to Michigan!

Best wishes,
John Notarianni

More activist boosterism for a nascent/hoped for gentrification, than cold-eyed journalism (i.e., "writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation"). How to justify an extended piece on supposedly shifting urban/suburban populations without even a passing reference to census figures, except that they don't wash? The piece skirts coming off as Detroit Chamber of Commerce pap only by juxtaposing artsy grit & (a cursory nod to) Detroit's urban woes.

Actually, I believe SEMCOG estimates (semcog.org) do show elements of this shift. Though Detroit's population is still shrinking as you suggest, I believe the compositions of areas (Cass Corridor, CBD, Corktown, Midtown, Brush Park, SW), for better or for worse, are changing. These areas, according to SEMCOG are becoming wealthier, better educated, and more diverse. Gentrification? Sure it is, but Chou's thesis is valid. This article is not just boosterism.

This is a really great piece! Well done Kimberly. Real journalism.

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