I stopped at the coffeeshop at the new Double Tree hotel downtown on Lafayette. Multiple greeters opened doors for me as I entered and exited. The hotel seemed empty. Is there really enough business for two large new restored hotels in Detroit, outside the occasional special event?
Half of downtown Detroit is a ghost town. I'd guess that at least half the businesses which are open are barely hanging on. The trick is to not engage in endless wishful thinking, which this city is very good at, but to take drastic action.
Boldness!-- strong moves which will bring people and attention to Detroit are called for.
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