Eastern Market New Development moves forward

[1KielsonDrive]

It'll be "hipsterized" before it becomes "Yuppieized" and hipsters do patronize Detroit on a regular basis.

For most part, my experience with 'Hipsters' is they don't have a lot of money either. Will they be displaced?

[SaintMe]

For most part, my experience with 'Hipsters' is they don't have a lot of money either. Will they be displaced?

They may not have a lot of money but they'll still spend it here.

[1KielsonDrive]

They may not have a lot of money but they'll still spend it here.

I certainly hope you are correct.

[JohnnyFreddy]

I remember when the Casinos were proposed and later built, with the promise in Greektown being,
"we will not have a restaurant inside" Then they were approved to build, and immediately proceeded
to build a series of restaurants inside. Eventually, most, if not all, the original Mom/Pop establishments
couldn't compete, and closed their doors. All the local parking, as well as the Greek restaurant patrons
were gone, along with all the promises.
What will happen to all the small, charming local 'Kitchens' where they already prepare foods.
Russell Street Deli, Zeff's Coney Island, Farmers Restaurant... just to name a few.
Oh at first it will seem great, but then the next thing you know, the charm that is Eastern Market,
will have just...gone away. The whole reason people come in the first place is because of how
it is right now. Sure, different people will come to the 'new' Eastern Market, but then we will have lost the old one in the bargain. ME...I'd rather it remains true to itself. Let these investors leave the
restoration of the sheds to be their contribution. If they want to build something, how about a
'Parking Structure'. It's really hard to find a [[legal) spot to park.

[Gsgeorge]

ME...I'd rather it remains true to itself. Let these investors leave the
restoration of the sheds to be their contribution. If they want to build something, how about a
'Parking Structure'. It's really hard to find a [[legal) spot to park.

Wow, I almost missed this....

So wait... Detroiters have been complaining for decades about our cavalier attitude towards destroying historic buildings in favor of parking garages and lots... and you say you'd rather have our historic buildings sit unrenovated, untouched, to preserve the 'old world feel' of tacky chicken & cow murals, and instead use the money to build... ANOTHER PARKING GARAGE???! This is in a city with three times more parking spaces than residents.

That takes the cake there.