As a 20 something, living downtown, I like to drink and have fun on the weekends. However, even I try to avoid going into Greektown unless I know right where I'm going or am part of a larger group.
The people who have pointed out the crowd in this area is very thugish are correct. Many seem to be at the intersection of something to prove and nothing to lose just looking to start a fight. I have no doubt that the casino is why many of them choose to congregate in this area. Motor City and MGM don't have any place like Monroe street to congregate right outside their doors and casino security certainly wouldn't put up with some of the behavior I see out on the street.
Right now the area is dominated by the casino but perhaps when the jail site and old DPD headquarters projects take shape we will see more residential come into the area which would certainly help.
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