The "gay" neighborhood in Detroit used to be Palmer Park, where the fantastic apartment buildings offered huge apartments at reasonable rents, while the night life was situated on both Woodward and West McNichols.

Since the area has slid down the toilet, the nightclubs and restaurants either moved out or burned down.

I especially remember the Backstage Deli, Footlights, and Salute as places everyone, not just the gay community, went on weekend nights.

What a shame Palmer Park's apartment buildings have gone vacant, or are in danger of going vacant. This is one of the areas of the city that would benefit from a full-scale renovation, and guard gates for the residents. It might actually save the area.