Urban Renewal in Post-Industrial Detroit
12 July 2006 - 9:00am
As part of a larger, worldwide series, Guardian's architecture critic Dejan Sudjik writes about grand plans for Detroit's turnaround.
Detroit is a classic example of what city planners call a "doughnut" city. While the suburban areas surrounding Detroit remain relatively prosperous, the city has been in decline since the 1960s.
After years of investment to revitalize the city center, progress is finally being made to bring Detroit back.
"Initiatives have ranged from simple street cleaning and tree planting to the $300m waterfront development... The real goal, however, is to bring back workers and their families."
Full Story:
Making Cities Work: Detroit
Source:
BBC News, July 10, 2006
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