I have always felt a bit restless in my hometown of Detroit. A city that I love, but sometimes feel stifled by. Always working and in the process of being better, Detroit seems to be in a constant state of emergence…without ever really coming out. For as many years as I have been here, it continues to be the same issues, the same people, and the same outcome. It’s also the place where people who are born here, seem to remain their entire lives. Visiting other cities, you can easily meet people from other places, domestic and international. But here, you seem to only meet other Detroiters. There is so much more “out there.” A better quality of life, an energy that you can enjoy although you may not be able to define; a need and desire to grow, and a place where you can enjoy what this city constantly seems to be working to become. I love Detroit. It’s a place of good people with even better hearts. But, I’ve been here all of my life, and not so sure I want to always say that. I’m hearing the call of other far away places. It won’t ring forever. The time to answer is close.
- Social
I am a business owner here in Detroit. I live here part time now while working on my commercial business. I grew up in Chicago, attended Univ of Illinois, majored in Electrical Engineering. I have business investments in the Maryland/DC area, Atlanta area, and Chicago area. I lost my network engineering job in 09 with Sprint Nextel and now spend most of my time working on my business investment.
I find Detroit to be a frustrating place to run a business. The people here are the problem. when you do leave, you will find yourself more successful, more appreciated and more respected for what you have to say.
I am having serious issues with the city of Detroit and find many people in city government have poor attitudes and are not very helpful. I dread going to city offices because of the poor customer service.
BTW, I am AA male and was surprise at how badly people are treated here.
I pray GOD will continue to bless and guide you.
Carnell Boyd
Schools and neighborhood businesses continue to close. Police citings are becoming scarce and the plight of vacant homes are suffocating some of the City’s most cherished neighborhoods. I attend my neighborhood block club meetings and all I can think of is how I can’t wait to get me and my family out of the city. Will Detroit ever become a place where I can feel safe raising my children, thrive as family and business woman? Is the rejuvenation of Detroit all hype that’s being promoted by the few who are skilled enough to create wealth in such destitute environments?
Many people who chose to stay by choice often don’t have children, or send their children off to private schools, and visit neighboring suburban parks instead of that once upon a time nice playground in any inner city neighborhood.
How many businesses can really thrive and be supported by the people and City of Detroit when most of our residents’ incomes are being fast tracked right to the casinos.
Hard decision to stay and fight for change when you have children that will be molded largely by their environment. Like a love-hate relationship gone too wrong for too long – maybe it’s time to love this City from a Distance…
A. Young
Met a friend of yours in an apt. elevator in Chicago, Jill Devers ( ?). She is in marketing, said she lived in Michigan at one time. Gee, this is a Small World.