Quote Originally Posted by Chicago48 View Post
In order for developers to come into the city, there has to be a projected INCREASE in population and workers. Other businesses besides hotels & tourist sites have to move into the city. I don't see that happening. It seems [[from an outsider) that most of the sports fans are coming from outside the city [[suburbs) and they're leaving afterwards to go back home. Whereas other cities, the sports fans hang around and go to the bars, museums, restaurants. So you need something to attract that fan money, make them hang around longer. If they see blight and empty lots, then they're not going to walk up to Woodward Ave to see if there's somewhere to eat or drink. They're going back to the suburbs [[or Windsor) where they know the spots. A lot of money has to be pumped into that Arena area. you can't just depend on WSU.

Factor in having a few drinks then walking around Detroit trying to find your car, and a 12 mile trek back home. Most people would rather drink near their own neighborhoods.