The casino ruined it, and the Greektown property owners are complicit.

This neighborhood was arguably the best urban block in Micihigan as recently as 7-8 years ago. It pretty much sucks now, though the property values and rents are probably still strong.

I had no idea at the time, but integrating a casino into the urban fabric is a terrible idea. Much better to have it isolated MGM/Motor City style. Casinos appear to be cancers on the urban form, and its best to isolate these cancers.