When I think of Detroit, I think that for it to survive, there will have to be a lot of joint efforts done by both the private and public sectors, if it is to survive. The private sector has the ability to provide jobs. create wealth, and create philanthropic endeavors that simply cannot be matched by direct public investment.

At the same time, the public sector has the ability to determine what types of jobs, what types of entities, individuals, and economic opportunity will enter the city, and ensure that policies are created that both make the area a place where businesses want to be, as well as protect the interests and concerns of the individual.

I don't think that these interests public and private have to necessarily compete with each other, instead they should augment and reinforce the ability for opportunity for all individuals.