Quote Originally Posted by animatedmartian View Post
Plus it would be nice if there was more transparency. So much of Detroit's developments seem to be done in secret without much community input. Out in Royal Oak, citizens actually voice what type of development they want in the city and so that's the sort of development that gets built.
The public has 2 proper places in having a say about development: when creating zoning rules and regulations; and when government owned land is involved. I think it's silly when people have indignant criticisms about what other people are going to do with their own land with their own money. Note: I am not saying your are in that camp. And if I am not mistaken, this land has been city owned, so public input is legit.