Let's be very clear: the old Detroit might not die, but the city is still coming back. There are multiple trajectories occuring at once, and occasionally they intersect. This will continue as the network of improved neighborhoods grows but simulataneously brushes up against entrenched violent areas.

The boosters aren't lying when it comes to investment and development, yet if you are incorrectly thinking that they are proclaiming a notable reduction in violent crime across this 138 sq. mile city, navigate your web browser to Crime Mapping. The one exception is Midtown: a notable and documented reduction in violent crime that makes it on par with most desirable central city neighborhoods across America. Elsewhere, though, it's still alarming [[so much violence and gangsterism shunted to the NE side, I've noticed in particular), though we'll probably see continued overall statistical improvement.

Bottom line, remember, we're talking about 138 sq. miles, all which need some sort of improvement, some much more than others.