Aesthetically, When Was Detroit At Its Worst? [[Now vs. Late 1980s/Early 1990s)

[Bham1982]

My question is, what can be done to stabilize neighborhoods. So many neighborhoods are in dire need of assistance. We also have a problem in this area that stability has shifted to Oakland County away from the city proper and the inner ring suburbs. Even Grosse Pointe is having struggles more severe than Birmingham for example.

I vastly prefer Grosse Pointe homes and overall feel to Birmingham, but am probably buying in Birmingham because I think it represents a much more solid long-term value.

I am genuinely worried about the "nicer" suburbs bordering Detroit. I lived in NYC for a few years after college, and, since moving back, I notice the subtle changes in these communities. Mack Ave. environs do not look nice in the Pointes. East of Kercheval is as nice as ever, of course, but that's a pretty narrow strip.

Huntington Woods/Pleasant Ridge are also a bit in question. Schools are worse, and the "non-ritzy" streets look worn.