Driving Detroit 4K HDR - Downtown to World's Largest Abandoned Factory - USA

Driving around rainy Downtown Detroit, ending at the old Packard Automotive Plant, the worlds largest abandoned factory currently being torn down. A popular meeting spot for scrappers, graffiti artists, ravers, apocalyptic movie crews, and tour guides. Article below.
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A judge has ordered Peruvian businessman Fernando Palazuelo and his company, Arte Express Detroit, to demolish what remains of the Packard plant and clear the land by June 29. www.autoweek.com/news/industry-news/a39717981/finally-detroits-packard-plant-has-a-date-with-the-wrecking-ball/ Packard Plant Drone Demolition Update March 2023 @michaelanthonyvideos kzbin.info/www/bejne/eondi2pqpJWdq6s The gigantic Packard Auto Plant has been a 3,500,000-square-foot cancer in the heart of Detroit’s Eastside since the brand shuttered the facility in 1956. jalopnik.com/packard-auto-plant-is-the-largest-abandoned-factory-in-1850035597 City of Detroit Careers ---->>>> Detroit. Historic importance. Intelligent people. Maintained streets and informed owners build community. Be a part of the change! ---->>>> detroitmi.gov/departments/human-resources-department/apply-job

[@lugergr]

Fernando Palazuelo también tiene presencia en Lima Perú desde hace mas de 15 años recuperando edificios de la belle epoque de Lima y ha traído buenos resultados. Edificios antes vacíos y sucios, hoy tienen un uso comercial y se ve mas vida en el centro histórico de Lima

[@diesel39]

Отличаются друг от друга

[@Milk-xo5ne]

City architecture so nice and classic

[@AmbientWalking]

I can watch your videos all day long. Thanks for being such a great companion!

[@escapedia]

Captivating journey! Thanks for sharing the mesmerizing drive through Downtown Detroit and the abandoned factory. Your video captures the essence perfectly.😀👍👍

[@iamtinfamousxii9326]

Detroit! The Paris of the West. You'll just never find architecture like this. The wide plazas and overall walkability of the city is simply amazing. The mix of art deco and parisian is unmatched, to the almost cyberpunk aesthetic of the Renaissance Center and its surrounding skyscrapers. Really there is no city like it. Clickbait aside of Detroits "abandonment", the city has had a comeback one could only dream of in the past 10 years. You cannot love/appreciate architecture or cityscapes in general without loving Detroit.

[@davids9520]

You really can't see the Packard plant demolition from the street. You need a drone view to see what is going on with the demolition. No explosions or wrecking ball are being used, to protect the adjoining property. Just a slow and gradual demolition. A very serene view to me.

[@xaza8uhitra4]

❤ detroit

[@l.v]

Detroit, what a good idea 😊👍

[@josemessiasrosa8856]

I was in Detroit ten years ago, I hope to return someday. Great video! Greetings from São Paulo City, Brazil!

[@JULYXXIV]

Mr. Utah, what are you driving, lol? I've watched a lot of your videos and I don't think I've EVER heard your car make any noise! Joking aside, please keep these videos coming! They've helped me plan a fair few vacations!

[@TheHustler-vj7dy]

Looks like duplicated vids, never with a real date of recording, very unprofessional and lack of attention to detail 🤡😅😂

[@cauldronzero7466]

birthplace of techno

[@Milk-xo5ne]

Beautiful city...i love the rainy drive😮

[@z-reviews3706]

Downtown looks great, a lot cleaner than my hometown of Seattle. But all cities have their own pros and cons

[@bismark659]

51:05 he ran the red?

[@jutah]

yeah..good timing, that could have taken all four of us in the car out instantly..drive defensively. showed this to a family member of mine in medicine and he said t-bone crashes at intersections like this are the most deadly accidents. that truck is probably 10 tones (20,000 lbs) running a red at 40 mph

[@bismark659]

@@jutah yea good thing no one crossing in front of him pretty reckless

[@glenbolton]

Showing the real run down city made this video way more interesting

[@MichaelMudd-f2x]

Thanks. Enjoyed the trip down memory lane.

[@xaza8uhitra4]

ugh those gm towers look so sick i love their design

[@alexandertebo4011]

That’s because they were designed and built by the Ford Motor Company, 1971, GM didn’t buy or occupy it until 1996

[@thebestchannel5456]

I saw a rendering online where there was supposed to have been much more to it, like condos literally around the towers but wasn't feasible or something like that smh

[@MrFullService]

And what's even better is the original William Durant 1921 General Motors building in the New Center district. Really, Detroit is known for being a city built in the 1920's. The old GM was the world's second largest building by square footage when completed. Unfortunately, most people are familiar only with the core downtown and never see the many other districts of Detroit, or those of the immediate, surround older towns.

[@xaza8uhitra4]

Well not sure if you've actually been inside, but the inside is just as impressive. Massive pillars and the circular internal design is beautiful. At least it was back in 2014 when I last visited. I believe it's a hotel ? But yea its a shame they didn't invest more in the surrounding areas and build it up a bit more@@thebestchannel5456

[@theshowmanuk]

Oh yeah, very dystopian. Pretty scary at night time for sure. Thanks for sharing this. Reminds me of Robocop. Cool.

[@jutah]

but wait theres more. will upload shortly. look into zug island and south detroit in general. perfect for post apocalyptical docs movies etc like robocop

[@xfloodcasual8124]

Its Robocop with a Warby Parker now

[@MrFullService]

One of the first, weird sex scene from "It Follows" 2014, was filmed in some part of the Packard plant.

[@lifeineurope1175]

Thanks for sharing

[@smithterrance459]

I missed Detroit so much

[@jerome2022]

Old home town. Left in 90 looks great downtown

[@michals547]

53:13 The same thing happened in Poland after 1990. Thank you, Gordon Gekko.

[@JustDriving2023]

cool video. Thank you!

[@smithterrance459]

Great video

[@hectora7479]

That semi truck driver was terrifying, he should have his CDL revoked immediately if they even have one 😅

[@jutah]

it was definitely a speechless "did that just happen" moment 👀

[@By109_19]

⁠@@jutahare you going in to the abandoned factory

[@taylornelson2416]

what was the time stamp

[@hectora7479]

@@taylornelson241651:05

[@andrewfern5469]

​@taylornelson2416 at 51:06 🚥💨🙃

[@tacianogentil8586]

Passeio motorizado incrível por Detroit - EUA, dia bastante chuvoso, parabéns Mr. J Utah, e muito obrigado meu nobre brother pelo o seu excelente vídeo.

[@RK-bx1by]

Please do more of these rainy ones. I really liked it!

[@ЮРИЙШерстнев-ж4ъ]

Downs in town.😮😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊

[@中国街景]

The rain didn't affect the footage too much, that's great, great driving video!👍

[@timothywilliams2601]

I thought this video was about the largest abandoned factory in the world. But clearly it's not. It's about a drive thru some part of Detroit. RE-NAME THE VIDEO.

[@jutah]

thx for the feedback tim

[@jonaptv]

Beautiful city. I hope I can visit this place someday.

[@ernokirnyan9984]

Don't stop believin'. Go Red Wings. Detroit will be great again.

[@aries8402]

Drove past my church on Gratiot. St. Joseph Shrine. I love this video. A.) Because I'm not driving lol! Way nicer to watch from the comfort of my bed. Hahaha! Yeah that truck driver. Every road law is optional in Detroit.

[@citibear57]

I really enjoyed this excellent video. I heard that Detroit was 'coming back' and looking at the city center, it certainly looks to be true. So nice to see many of the old high rise office buildings, a lively entertainment district, plenty of large open spaces with green grass (probably where many buildings once stood). It could have been a gloomy ride in the rain, but in my opinion, it was anything but. And it certainly isn't the image of Detroit that I had in my head. I have a new, optimistic image for Detroit, and I would definitely visit there if I lived closer. I assume you recorded this video on a Sunday? The traffic flow wasn't the greatest. One last question: how do you mange to keep rain off of your camera lens? Thank you J Utah! 👍 EDIT: Now that I have finished watching the entire video, I must revise my optimism! The industrial/residential area surrounding the former Packard complex is horrendous. The streets look like something from a third-world country. Yeah, *this* is, sadly, the Detroit image that I have had in mind.

[@pedrocardoso971]

Detroit was considered one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Public safety was abandoned. In addition, a few years ago, the city had gone bankrupt, was going through a crisis and had even had its population reduced

[@010car010]

Sad seeing all the abandoned warehouse on the outskirts. What are those stacks with smoke coming out of them? Slightly taller than a man and placed on street corners?

[@TormozUrod]

Гарне відео.

[@Yankai45]

this is mind-blowing to me

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

What happened at the 36 minute mark? It sounded like something hit your vehicle a few times and you didn't move when the light turned green.

[@010car010]

I think it sounded like a car door opening and shutting.

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

You certainly get around, world traveller .

[@davids.t.2372]

next time please show us the Motown 25 where they started

[@thegreypenguin5097]

0:13 WTAF!? did everyone see that truck FLY thru that red light

[@SlovenRusa]

Brother, what are those steam pipes at almost every intersection? What do they serve?

[@MrFullService]

sewers

[@salemdesigns65]

No, its not sewer at all. The very old part of downtown were/is heated by an underground steam system. Some buildings are still connected to it. Its part of a thermal system that we've had for almost 100 years. I think its about 30 or 40 miles all together. The stacks are for safety - and there used to be ALOT of vents - it was something that you got used to walking around downtown. There's some areas around the Fort St. post office and some in the WSU area that don't have stacks. If a homeless person was lucky enough they would sleep over a vent that was leaking some of the steam...I remember that, growing up.

[@SlovenRusa]

@@salemdesigns65 That's pretty much what I assumed, thanks for the answer!

[@salemdesigns65]

@@SlovenRusa 👌🏽

[@Igor39K]

Saw the posters about WWE's Summerslam.

[@gabrielgani4779]

cool

[@stilljamming-oraangaataan-maan]

❤

[@SamirSarder-ph7xg]

Hey bro I'm Bangladeshi please Dhaka drive please

[@kentyfriedicecr]

What camera does he have

[@tonytsuihulk]

👋💪🏻👍

[@salemdesigns65]

Drive 7 Mile - from Moross to Telegraph. Roll the whole way. Now THATS a road trip of Detroit.

[@LifeIsATest4TheHereafter]

why didn't you drive up to the abandoned houses in Detroit as well. There's tons of them in the hood

[@thebestchannel5456]

Dude

[@LifeIsATest4TheHereafter]

@@thebestchannel5456 since he's covering abandoned places, he might as well drive up to the hoods homie

[@salemdesigns65]

Yeah, thats right, do a slow roll, in the hood. 🙄

[@ritasouza2097]

Porque cidades inteiras abandonadas em Detroit

[@MystifulHD]

Looks like Gotham city

[@Mclovin22THS]

it seems there are more American cars than other cities in US ?

[@footsprints]

All abandoned? 56:20

[@jutah]

unfortunately yes. check out the plans by fernando palazuelo. the project had great potential! there is value in saving historic buildings. hopefully they dont tear it all down packardplantproject.com/

[@footsprints]

@@jutah thanks ..

[@chrissumner9761]

The abandoned factory isn’t the one from Robocop is it?

[@jutah]

i think robocop was zug island, ill upload a video on that too

[@chrissumner9761]

@@jutah Nice one 👍

[@sauwahfung9176]

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[@MrFullService]

and i think you are good good good gooder goodest...and F'n CRAZY!

[@willianlopez1633]

Yes, thank you . hello 👋. Viva EE.UU.OF AMERICAN OK 👌

[@dottir9491]

while i watched this video i thought that this is city of parking

[@ЕленаПрошутинская-и2б]

В этом городе какая то мертвая энергетика😢

[@Mateo-fh7ev]

Cuando por Hackettstown NJ?

[@BungieSeven]

бывал тут

[@sevenrings436]

Ок вот этот кринж можно посмотреть, тем более там дождь) жаль телефон картинку не вывозит этого качества... дешёвый китаец

[@andrewganley9016]

A once busy,bustling factory employing thousands now empty and decaying all the while the slimey auto bosses prefer to give jobs to another country

[@aj28b2xe16]

It's not like a pretty city😢

[@WaldemarZiskind]

All money went to ukraine 💰🤑

[@jutah]

its over 80 billion right? but where exactly? would love to see a few receipts

[@prulcan]

Entire city is half abandoned.

[@itzpro5951]

looked full to me in the downtown so idk what you mean by "entire city"

[@salemdesigns65]

Not true. This video is only showing the downtown district. None of the KZbinrs drive through Rosedale Park, Sherwood Forest, North End, Harper Woods, hell...even Brightmoor. They're too scared to drive into the heart of it....

[@lugergr]

Democratic decline

[@ICU306]

Red states look just like this. Crazy isn’t it

[@LifeIsATest4TheHereafter]

​@@ICU306Nah this is Biden's America!

[@hectora7479]

Tbf, te first half of the video actually looks pretty nice, Detroit is on the incline as it’s been seeing lots of improvements, Downtown looks much nicer compared to a couple years ago.

[@ICU306]

@@LifeIsATest4TheHereafter your name is Muhammad. Because of that, Your opinion doesn’t matter, since your religion is evil and enjoys killing it’s own people. Almost all Americans don’t want your Islam here. #keepislamaway

[@ICU306]

@@LifeIsATest4TheHereafter I think it’s hilarious that most Americans would deal with gay people rather than people of Islam. Keep that shit away from the west. Lmfaooo

[@peterretep1010]

Detroit, dump city.

[@itzpro5951]

looks fine to me

[@thebestchannel5456]

Don't be so hard on yourself 😂