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In response to " Detroit considers turning about a quarter of the city into semi-rural land. -- (link)" by mara

Cool idea, but the main problem with that plan, is it doesn't solve the city population crisis they have

Posted by scorpion Mar 10 '10, 13:46

They need to move people out of deteriorating neighborhoods, then clear those out and open them up to developers for new housing projects that will attract a higher tax base population.

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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

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Cool idea, but the main problem with that plan, is it doesn't solve the city population crisis they have

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