Quote Originally Posted by Retroit View Post
Well then, tell that to Ihearthed, because that was the premise of this thread: that if Detroit hadn't built expressways like Moses wanted to do in NY, we would have been better off.
Huh? Your premise is wrong.

NYC built expressways, just like Detroit built expressways.

Yes, not every single expressway planned for NYC was actually built, but the same holds true for Detroit.

Every American city has expressways. Almost every world city has expressways. Heck Paris is completely ringed by expressways, and Tokyo has them swooping through downtown neighborhoods.

Expressways and urban planning "mistakes" have almost nothing to do with Detroit's current situation. Successful cities can overcome alleged design flaws.

The issues in Detroit are magnified economic problems, increased racial strife, and a strong preference for single family living.