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Detroit considers turning about a quarter of the city into semi-rural land. -- (link)

Posted by mara Mar 10 '10, 13:19

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/09/detroit-looks-at-downsizing-to-save-city/ (www.washingtontimes.com)

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Cool idea, but the main problem with that plan, is it doesn't solve the city population crisis they have - scorpion Mar 10, 13:46 5
- But what industry is there in Detroit that will attract and employ new people? -- nm - Roger More Mar 10, 13:54 1
  - Upkeep of the post-apocalyptic wasteland appearance. - Beryllium Mar 10, 13:55
- except there isn't anyone to fill up any new development, higher tax base or no... -- nm - znufrii Mar 10, 13:49 1
  - Ther's almost 5 million people living in Metro Detroit, only 600k-700k actualy live in Detroit -- nm - scorpion Mar 10, 13:59
- They can move into the new forests and become woodspeople. -- nm - Dano Mar 10, 13:49
This is disppointing. They should cordon it off and start filming The Running Man. - Roger More Mar 10, 13:45 2
- and Robocop. :) -- nm - Beryllium Mar 10, 13:47 1
  - Commence construction of Delta City! -- nm - Roger More Mar 10, 13:48
The Village -- nm - Dano Mar 10, 13:44
in cartoon format -- (link) - Dr.Vermin Mar 10, 13:36 [Image]
It's actually a pretty brilliant concept. It's a hard political sell, but it could absolutely save the city. - pmb Mar 10, 13:31
sounds good to me... -- nm - znufrii Mar 10, 13:30
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the Toronto Star did a big article on this, and on people taking over vacant lots for food gardening. it's a fascinating idea. -- nm - Andie Mar 10, 13:25 1
- Thats what I read....it was the Toronto Star and not a magazine...thanks. -- nm - Walt_Disney Mar 10, 13:35
I read a magazine about this a few months ago...neat idea but theres a lot of resistance to it also. -- nm - Walt_Disney Mar 10, 13:24
go west young man -- nm - Danedukenuuk Mar 10, 13:22

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