Quote Originally Posted by English View Post
Kraig, as one of those black middle-class Detroiters, I have long said that we need immigration into the city. Part of what makes a city great is its diversity -- and I can say without malice that a place that is over 75% black isn't all that diverse.

I also don't think dtowncitylover's land grab idea is all that farfetched. In fact, there's historical precedent:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_Act
I'm right there with you. When I moved back into the City I chose the Southwest side because of it's diversity. If I don't have the opportunity to travel all of the world, I would like for small parts of the world to be close by.