tell me about Detroit (UPDATE!)

[umbrella39]

Avoiding the question, that's cool.

Ignore the facts and continue to backpeddle... that's also cool.

 

[Tweak155]

I answered your question. Its very obvious that you don't understand what is being asked in the OP.


He asked about the Downtown area, that is what we are talking about.

That's answering HIS question, not mine. That's cool.

I understand completely what's being asked in the OP.

 

[Tweak155]

Ignore the facts and continue to backpeddle... that's also cool.

Where did I ignore the facts?

EDIT:

And how am I back peddling?

 

[SheHateMe]

I'm pretty sure you were the one who said you thought it was funny because I said my Great Aunt got shot in Detroit after I said my Grandmother, who lives Downtown is in one of the safest areas of Detroit.

Yea, she got shot...in a neighborhood that is a while outside of Detroit. Would she have gotten shot had she lived in a loft Downtown?...probably not. That was the point of my comment.

So, you already know the answer to your question. I am sure people who have been to Detroit know what and where Downtown is and what and where is not Downtown. Nobody is trying to be hostile, but there are a few trolls in this thread who obviously don't know anything about Detroit.

 

[KeithTalent]

Instead of being a jerk, you could have quickly done some research, her neighborhood was listed in the article. Its so easy to just look up a damn address.

Sorry, was not trying to be a jerk. Like I said, that thread was the first thing that came to mind when I saw this thread. In fact that thread comes to mind whenever I see Detroit mentioned.

KT

 

[rcpratt]

Y'all don't chill out, I'm gonna walk outside and cap a bitch.

 

[Tweak155]

I'm pretty sure you were the one who said you thought it was funny because I said my Great Aunt got shot in Detroit after I said my Grandmother, who lives Downtown is in one of the safest areas of Detroit.

Yea, she got shot...in a neighborhood that is a while outside of Detroit. Would she have gotten shot had she lived in a loft Downtown?...probably not. That was the point of my comment.

So, you already know the answer to your question. I am sure people who have been to Detroit know what and where Downtown is and what and where is not Downtown. Nobody is trying to be hostile, but there are a few trolls in this thread who obviously don't know anything about Detroit.

I said it was ironic. You're just being too nit picky about the irony when it's not a big deal.

 

[SheHateMe]

Anyone ever been to the Bucharest Grill? Its down that street that looks straight out at Comerica Park.

Get the Chicken Shawarma wrap. You won't be sorry. If you're feeling hungry, you can get a 6 pack for $25.

 

[Exterous]

I answered your question. Its very obvious that you don't understand what is being asked in the OP.


He asked about the Downtown area, that is what we are talking about.

That's answering HIS question, not mine. That's cool.

I understand completely what's being asked in the OP.

Hey! HEY! You two knock it off. Focus your attention on the real issue: *Glances to the west* Canadians! Those bastages are robbing our youth of their money with their low drinking age and perverting their morals!

 

[rcpratt]

*Glances to the west* Canadians!

I am pretty sure that west is the one direction that Canada isn't from Detroit

 

[Slick5150]

Anyone ever been to the Bucharest Grill? Its down that street that looks straight out at Comerica Park.

Get the Chicken Shawarma wrap. You won't be sorry. If you're feeling hungry, you can get a 6 pack for $25.

I actually went there for the first time last week. It was indeed tasty. There's also a Cuban place a couple blocks from there that's fantastic.

Also, if your Grandmother is in Corktown, that means she's near Slow's, which is well worth the 90 minute drive I now must make to get there. (I live in Lansing now)

 

[Slick5150]

I am pretty sure that west is the one direction that Canada isn't from Detroit

Indeed. North? Yes. East? Yes. South? Yes. West? No.

 

[Tweak155]

I am pretty sure that west is the one direction that Canada isn't from Detroit

Haha that's the first thing I thought.

 

[mpo]

i'm looking for internships for the summer. One that responded is quicken loans, located in detroit downtown.. 2 miles from wayne state university (whom apparently they have an agreement with to house interns during the summer. I need to talk to the company to find out if that housing is comped or if i have to pay for it.) basically 2 miles strait down

one thing i'm worried about is crime. My 5 minutes on google won't give me numbers for actual crime rates in the area. my experience in los angeles says stay out of certain areas, and don't go out at night without purpose and you'll be fine. but I don't know detroit, so i don't know those areas.

Anyone have any experience or can link any crime statistics that might be helpful?

overall's are easy to find, but block by block isn't so. :/

Midtown/Wayne State and the downtown are relatively safe. Both areas have a lot of foot traffic during the day. A good portion of the downtown gets quiet after business hours. However, there are areas that are hopping at all times of the evening.

Dan Gilbert, the owner of Quicken Loans, has been investing a lot of money downtown. In the past couple of years he has moved ~4,000 employees downtown. He has been buying buildings (including the one where I work) to move even more people down here.

 

[Fayd]

lol... i go to bed when the thread postcount is at 12... i wake up, it's at 58...

i think "must be full of new useful information!"

hah.

Anyways, thanks for the info. So downtown Detroit isn't so bad. I still can't seem to find crime stats for that specific region relative to others. a nice colored map of detroit with crime densities would be awesome.

To the people that asked about specific things,

i'm not really a live music person. Though a temp move to a big city would be a good opportunity to push me out of my comfort zone and find new hobbies and pasttimes. i don't like jazz, tho :/

i do love food. greek is good. question: How is availability of mexican food?

 

[Tweak155]

You know this thread just got me thinking... all those Pure Michigan commercials with Tim Allen... I don't think any of them suggest Detroit as a place to visit :biggrin:

I've lived in Detroit or in Detroit metro for 27 years... ultimately I'd live downtown if the situation made sense. That's really what it comes down to.

But since I don't work downtown I don't have a need.

 

[Fayd]

i would if i could. :/ unfortunately, i'm pretty sure cops in detroit would frown on that sort of thing.

 

[rcpratt]

Mexican village isn't far from downtown/corktown. Try Mexican Village or Xochimilco, very good.

 

[Tweak155]

lol... i go to bed when the thread postcount is at 12... i wake up, it's at 58...

i think "must be full of new useful information!"

hah.

Anyways, thanks for the info. So downtown Detroit isn't so bad. I still can't seem to find crime stats for that specific region relative to others. a nice colored map of detroit with crime densities would be awesome.

To the people that asked about specific things,

i'm not really a live music person. Though a temp move to a big city would be a good opportunity to push me out of my comfort zone and find new hobbies and pasttimes. i don't like jazz, tho :/

i do love food. greek is good. question: How is availability of mexican food?

You're not far at all from Mexican Town. It's freaking delicious and some good quality mexican food stores there too (shredded chicken / beef ... tortillas, sauces etc).

 

[iamwiz82]

lol... i go to bed when the thread postcount is at 12... i wake up, it's at 58...

i think "must be full of new useful information!"

hah.

Anyways, thanks for the info. So downtown Detroit isn't so bad. I still can't seem to find crime stats for that specific region relative to others. a nice colored map of detroit with crime densities would be awesome.

To the people that asked about specific things,

i'm not really a live music person. Though a temp move to a big city would be a good opportunity to push me out of my comfort zone and find new hobbies and pasttimes. i don't like jazz, tho :/

i do love food. greek is good. question: How is availability of mexican food?

Lots of Meixcan food in Mexicantown. I am sure this shocked you . Xochimilco is one of the better ones.

 

[SheHateMe]

I actually went there for the first time last week. It was indeed tasty. There's also a Cuban place a couple blocks from there that's fantastic.

Also, if your Grandmother is in Corktown, that means she's near Slow's, which is well worth the 90 minute drive I now must make to get there. (I live in Lansing now)

You know, I've never been to Slow's!

i do love food. greek is good. question: How is availability of mexican food?

LOL. You're going to be rolling in Mexican food. If you do come to Detroit, try Armando's in Southwest Detroit. The neighborhood its in is really fun and there are big park across the street where people take their kids. Armando's has some really GOOD food...but if you want to try different things, there are also older women who sell their dishes, you just have to get lucky enough to see one.

Theres another Mexican Restaurant that I just cannot remember the name of...it is also a great place, all I know is that there is a Bakery across the street from it that is pretty popular.

 

[clamum]

I don't get why people open their mouth (or post/comment) on things they know nothing about. What's wrong with not commenting on something you don't know anything about? It just seems like it spreads misinformation.

 

[iamwiz82]

Also we have awesome Middle Eastern food. Actually we have a great range of all ethnic foods in the area. Traffic Jam's near WSU has some great Ethiopian.

 

[rcpratt]

Clearly I do not try enough different food in the city.

 

[Chiropteran]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g09GtnWdBjc