Originally Posted by
EGrant
Besides 10x the residential population, a world-class food scene, better retail [[yes, FigAt7th, but also the Fashion district, the Bloc, boutique shops and numerous grocery stores), actual mass transit, 5-star hotels and hotels capable of hosting major conferences, better weather, an entire theatre district...
Sorry to sound like an a-hole, but it's delusional to think that Detroit is even in the same conversation as DTLA. LA proper is the third biggest city on the continent; of course it's going to have a better downtown than Detroit.