Newhorizons, I think maybe a good portion of people monitoring this web site have in the past or are currently living in the city and trying to do something to help the awful situation. I lived in Detroit for almost ten years and finally left after one bad experience after another, Following an armed robbery and home invasion I decided I would be safer in the suburbs. But I still visit Detroit very often and spend money in the city and donate to many of it's non-profit organizations and churches.

Many suburban people are very pro-Detroit but don't feel like living in the city is right for them.

I think a huge percentage of people are going to agree with your premise, and already are doing what they can to make Detroit better.

don't despair, you have allies!