Is Detroit Really Making A Comeback? Let's Check the Transformation Of Corktown.

[@ChrisHarden]

Some of you might know... This video is a re-upload! I had issues with a song in the original so I had to take down the old one, edit out that song and re-upload the video to KZbin. Detroit Playlist: https: //kzbin.info/www/bejne/haelZ4yIlKeWrq8 American Hoods Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npq2Zpybe8aehLM Michigan Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npq2Zpybe8aehLM Intro: 0:00 - 0:40 Corktown: 0:40 - 9:04 Ambassador Bridge: 9:04 - 10:57 Southwest Detroit: 10:57 - 16:40 Roosevelt Park: 16:40 - 17:57 Michigan Central Station: 17:57 - 21:26 Corktown Again: 21:26 - 23:47 Tiger Stadium: 23:47 - 26:10 Motor City Casino: 26:10 - 27:04 Woodbridge: 27:04 - 31:12 North Corktown: 31:12 - 33:20 Rosa Parks Boulevard: 33:20 - 35:38 Murray Wright High School: 35:38 - 36:20 14th Street: 36:20 - 38:41 ==================================================================== EVERYTHING THAT I USE IN THE FIELD: Main Camera: amzn.to/3iS4vvF Side Cameras: amzn.to/2WuCYIs Media Mod for Camera: amzn.to/3j7CMGF Lav Mic: amzn.to/3lsMkz9 Drone: amzn.to/3ITcKBV SD Cards: amzn.to/3C2co9O Camera Mounts: amzn.to/2UXVR6p Cables Required for Longer Recordings: amzn.to/3BYnr3Q Computer: amzn.to/3787b2j External Hard Drive: amzn.to/3lb23Tf WHAT I USE AT HOME: Computer: amzn.to/3rKIdiN Sound Mixer: amzn.to/3C15Ubx Microphone: amzn.to/2VaCjvo Microphone Accessories: amzn.to/3v7A35Z INTERACTIVE MAP that shows you all of the places that I've made videos on: (Doesn't always work on mobile devices. Will always work on PC.) www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?hl=en&mid=1Lhzf04ocimPu-ROkg4cfXEYEvKMNnlI5&ll=43.06219876674538%2C-83.82163216337808&z=10 SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTACT INFO: Email: [e-mail] On Twitter: twitter.com/Chris_Harden55 On Instagram: instagram.com/c_harden7/?... On Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisHardenYT/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. As an Amazon Associate I do earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. As always, thank you for supporting my channel!

[@Knightmessenger]

There's already significant development progress since this video was shot in summer 2021. Some even beyond the gentrifying areas you'd expect. Godfrey Hotel (5:38 is the location) Perennial Development Southwest Greenway Michigan Central complex Harrison 12 (north corktown) Scripps District (woodbridge)

[@davidhennen7045]

@@Knightmessenger 🪷💲💲👀👀😁😁

[@craiggillett5985]

All good.

[@VulcanLogic]

So Detroit actually does have light rail, the QLine. It's not much now, but the city might just grow into it.

[@jamesschulziii9098]

@@VulcanLogic yes it is cool however, the city etc must have a goal in place even if it takes 40 years or more to see it.

[@traveldreamer4616]

Detroit does have its issues, but it is a great place that is still working on its come back. It’s a city that has taken hard knocks, yet has a spirit that continues to infuse innovation, art and beauty. Never give up on Detroit. It is improving every be neighborhood at a time.

[@circleinforthecube5170]

detroit has some absolutely stunning architecture, the old art deco/romanesque towers like the penebescot or guardian , the brutalist lobby of the ren cen (when it had those trees, its good now but it was amazing then) and the sleek sexy glass exterior, the ally center is awesome too

[@traveldreamer4616]

I agree 100% with your view of Detroit. Comparing living in suburbia and the city, I would choose Detroit every time. The city and its inhabitants have a spirit of renewal. Never give up on Motown. Slow and steady wins the race. Detroit is winning against all odds.

[@garymartin1045]

As long as those corrupt democrats are running the show and they got one. Running it now. Taken tax players money and gives it to businesses to come down there and make the big profits. Just a small area, the rest of the city is crumbling around it. I've Work there so I know.

[@garymartin1045]

​@@traveldreamer4616Good go move there. I love Being out in the country. Lived in Detroit, you can have it.

[@traveldreamer4616]

@@garymartin1045 I do have it😊

[@ReaganRevolution-l8i]

Great video! An updated video showing progress over the last several years would be interesting.

[@BarB2-90Nine]

Your Videos about Detroit and the burbs are nice . Hey Thanks for driving around and sharing the information about the areas you visit They were always working on I 75.

[@kathybrooks4270]

I'm from Detroit, no better place. It's had tough times sure hope it comes back.

[@smokeylake6732]

It must attract capital and industry. College degrees are not going to bring the jobs back

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

Detroit is the comeback city!

[@mausegetlit363]

What part?

[@kathybrooks4270]

@@mausegetlit363 southwest lived on Springwells next to union hall.

[@HeyokaGirlSpeaks]

Same here. Born in Detroit and raised in the burbs. Loved it. I should have never left. . .

[@TheOldTapeArchive]

Whether Detroit or anywhere else, people who complain about "gentrification" are the same ones who complained about "disinvestment in the community". They're generally the same people who didn't bother to lift a finger to improve the area, and lacked the initiative to purchase or rent in the area when things were much cheaper....despite that banks were required by law to lend to them. Still, as it is, 100 of the 139 sq miles in the city is still unlivable.

[@9chilidog]

Damn right. “We need more programs” but don’t take care of their kids, “The police are shooting us” but commit crimes…on and on. The best thing to do is ignore them, and move away from them.

[@kroll41271]

There are no laws requiring banks to lend money to anyone. The law requires that they consider all applications and apply equal standards to each applicant.

[@christianculliton9668]

No. We don't appreciate rich people moving in and changing everything to there satisfaction when literally ten years ago they were calling Detroit a "dirty nasty place" and wouldn't even stop to get gas here. Everyone who doesn't live here wants to have a opinion. "Wouldn't lift a finger" mabey that's because people live off 30,000 a year .. there is no money to invest in the community. People call Detroit home imagine driving down your old street and it doesn't look anything like it used to dousnt feel like home anymore ..

[@bettynewkirk8915]

That’s the biggest lie ever told

[@sbostic08]

@@christianculliton9668 Yall desperately need gentrification no matter how you slice it. Clearly there are too many people in the city who don't have the money to uplift it so people with money will. You can complain all you want. Don't blame outsiders for calling your city trash when visually it is. Now you're complaining b/c investors want to clean the dump up. Better buy you a property now or prepare to move to flint b/c you sure as heck can't afford the suburbs.

[@stephenbrand5661]

Not too long ago an Australian camera crew was interviewing homeless men warming themselves with trashcan fires in front of that abandoned Michigan Central Station. That was only like 2009 I think, amazing how time flies!!

[@m42037]

Welcome to this short life

[@donnarush6580]

Nice!! when I lived at the edge of town Five mile and Telegraph Road... Downtown Detroit was rioting !!! Came to Sunny AZ Nice to see the Improvements!!! 1960's!!!

[@jamesswetland5019]

I heard you say you were going to look for some abandoned railroad tracks and I thought that would be the perfect neighborhood for that. The tracks went right through the alley and picked up my grandfather and it was unbelievable. He took me my mom and my brother for a ride couple times. That was the 30s to 1971

[@julies1ify]

Went down to the River Walk a few wks back, beautiful ! Detroit is a great place with great people, love my Motor City !

[@kylebattagin621]

Ive always had not so great thoughts about Detroit, then several days I week I drive through and curiosity grew. I found this channel and it got me to learn so much more then any media portrays. The history is full of ups and downs, but I have met alot of great people from Detroit and area and I must say, I am falling in love with Detroit. These videos teach me more then I ever could of found on my own. Thank you .... from across the border

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

Greetings from Detroit!

[@jazziez6467]

I drive to belle isle from southern burbs on Jefferson and get real anxious after Alter road. So glad when I reach the island. It's not safe, your better be careful.

[@trajan6927]

Socialist democrats have run the top 50 major crime ridden cities in the U.S. for the last 50 years and you are impressed with Detroit? 😂come on man!

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

Have you ever driven down streets like Dexter, Linwood, Pingree and Kerchvel on the east side? Try doing that sometime!

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

@@Hanover-ek4jy yes, recently and update Detroit regularly.

[@SandraUrquia]

I grew up in Detroit 50's, 60's, 70's During the Motown Era! Muscle Car Era! When Detroit was in it's Prime!

[@pattydriver9562]

Me too!

[@ajfstrom]

It looks like there were a lot of 4/5 lane to 2/3 lane road conversions freeing up space for buffered bike lanes on existing streets. That’s always a good sign for livability in the area!

[@phillyphil4824]

democrat mayor for 60years in a row will make any city a violent shit hole!

[@someguy23475]

And yet, no one is using them. What a waste

[@wildfire9280]

@@someguy23475 Encourage some Dutch people to move in.

[@circleinforthecube5170]

well you gotta realize, this is basically car centrism ground zero, the architecture is nice atleast we have mostly 70s contemporary for our cheapo suburban buildings (makes sense, it fits the cold enviroment and a lot of buildings in those styles are passive heat homes)

[@fernoverbaugh4615]

I worked in Detroit before I retired in 2020 and loved walking through Cork Town. I did see a lot of new homes and reconstruction. I hope Detroit and Pontiac make good economic comebacks.

[@TropicTrdr]

Stumbled upon your channel in the comments section of a video on the 10 states improving on The World According to Briggs. Your format is exceptional in giving the actual feel of the area. I did a lot of trucking into Canada out of Detroit and also a lot of automotive freight and really into the history of what I think was the Silicon Valley of the last century.

[@jamesfaber6959]

My father (born in Ypsilanti 1917) was raised on Bagley Ave across from what is the Mexican Village Restaurant. Later he lived on 14th St north of was later to become I-75. His mother worked for Railway Express whose abandoned loading docks were featured in this tour near the Vernor Ave viaduct behind the Mich Central. Station). My father delivered the Detroit Times ( a Hearst paper now extinct) to the Magill Jewelry Store on the corner of Michigan and Vernor where the CPA Building on Michigan Ave (across from Roosevelt Park) stands. The jewelry store was a favorite of Henry Ford and was moved to Greenfield Village. My father's grandmother lived with the family and was born in Ireland. My dad recalled the sound of the fans cheering at Briggs Stadium (Tiger Stadium) during afternoon games. Thanks for stirring up the memories Chris !

[@craignovy2090]

Great video and narration which illustrates that for all the problems Detroit has good come back potential. The preponderance of single family homes in the early 1900s give the city a spacious feel and this is inherent and not because of abandonment. The overall effect is a balance of hope and realism. Very well done!

[@timothyhoran9521]

I'm enjoying your Michigan videos. I'm returning to Michigan from Washington and I get the feeling that opportunity is everywhere.

[@trajan6927]

My butt's been wiped!

[@davidlittle4971]

Why,me I hope one day to leave this place again

[@123jac]

welcome back to the pothole state, and be sure not to drive to detroit without your gun.

[@stevedavis1778]

Liberalism is definitely not going to work. Keep that sheet in WA.

[@m42037]

Don't risk your life!

[@benschulz2166]

And Brooks Lumber is still there - the place where Mickey Mantle’s 600-foot homerun ball landed. 1960.

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

And an entire neighborhood has sprung up around it.

[@AB-ib8dm]

@@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback Are you suggesting that Mickey Mantle was like Johnny Appleseed? Everywhere one of his homerun balls landed, a new neighborhood spring up? 😆

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

@@AB-ib8dm it's called Elton Park and has sprung up since the stadium was demolished recently. Many home runs landed there during the stadium's 100 year run, and the area has led Detroit's building boom these last 10 years! Brooks lumber is the only remaining business from the old days and maybe the neighborhood should be called " Homer's Park!" LOL

[@AB-ib8dm]

@@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback I think this is an awesome repurposing of the site. Young kids can literally stand at home plate and imagine they are Mickey Mantle or Kirk Gibson or Reggie Jackson. If they get really, really lucky, their ball lands in the lumber yard.

[@m42037]

​That's the American way unlike Europe, tear everything down with any historical significance! I'm surprised Ford paid 90M for the train station and restored it

[@krisfrederick5001]

The more we're doubted the more we do... 💙From Detroit

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

Detroit's Comeback is little known!

[@karenlarkins5429]

When I was looking for a home, recently, I spent a lot of time exploring Corktown, and Mexican Town. Absolutely beautiful area, with lots of cultural history. I was disappointed, though, because I couldn’t find a home for sale under 300,000, and there were only a few houses on the market, mostly, newer condos and townhomes. With the resurrection of the old train station, the adjacent areas are preparing for the influx of the staff which will be occupying the building, and desirable living nearby.

[@EfrenMunoz313]

Lack of grocery stores is a big issue. I grew up in mexicantown so we walkways had grocery stores, but the greater Detroit neighborhoods always had a sad lack. Even with the grocery stores, we'd still go to Meijer in Lincoln Park, Sam's Club in Southgate, or Walmart in Taylor before the Walmart in Dearborn was built for shopping on all other items.

[@fkrr5]

The shooting and crime our a major issue too. I've had my car stolen and broken into numerous times. I've called DPD for emergencies and they came the next day. Detroit is good for hipsters who want to party downtown and then leave or quicken loans people. But it sucks if you're outside of downtown and have to live in Detroit

[@m42037]

​@@fkrr5This is 100% true!! My family got out of there in the 70s and early 80s before they got "put under!" My grandparents home was robbed, my other grandma's car was stolen twice, today her house on the east side the upstairs is burned out from a Molotov cocktail and the downstairs is completely trashed I was so heartbroken walking through it my childhood memories were destroyed. The house next to it is just a burnt up pile of rubble, it was my grandma's friends house. Location seven mile Van Dyk street E Hollywood

[@nisbit3883]

The grocery stores were probably robbed so many times that it became impossible to stay in business.

[@NorceCodine]

I don't know why but I am very attracted to Detroit, it looks just soo the All-American City, that warms up your heart immediately. Anyway, would have liked to see the homes of the old captains of industry, Henry Ford, the Fishers, and so on, what they look like today, abandoned or not (I am sure the Fords keep up their old home), and the more historic mansions of the industrial age, old factories remaining, if any.

[@charlespike8434]

When I lived there in the 60's it was still alive, with 'run down' buildings, what a shame to see this 'new' Detroit. At least I saw this 'classic' American city when it was still alive.

[@nbenefiel]

My great great grandparents moved to Corktown in 1839. My great grandfather was born there as was my grandmother and my dad.

[@ChrisHarden]

Nice. My family ancestry traces back to Detroit as well. Great grandpa migrated to Detroit from rural Ontario just east of Detroit.

[@richbrake9910]

My father grew up in Cork town. The prices of real estate In Cork town today are almost as much as a mansion in Palmer Woods that are larger and much nicer.

[@russmode]

Looks like it was a nice warm windy summer day! Some of the nicer remaining areas with the old brick homes gives you an idea what Detroit neighborhoods looked like prior to it's downfall.

[@duckie0892]

Unbelievable what they did to Detroit and many other cities.

[@charlespike8434]

All of the M T spaces on all streets were once homes businesses,'67 riots kicked most of businesses like along Gratiot, Grand River, Jefferson,Woodward, all had litlte tiny storefronts , people walking in 'n out, then came the huge economic downturn, residents fled, abandoning the core.We used to drive up to Palmer Woods to se the huge mansions,people were still living in these stately mansions.

[@craiggillett5985]

I’d happily live in any of the central suburbs you showed us today, there some gorgeous neighbourhoods

[@manbtm1]

Corktown is a pretty cool area to live in, there’s lots of development as you can probably see, the hotel and another large apartment complex are just about completed also along Michigan along with numerous other places. Some very nice residential areas have gone in.. It’s a good place.

[@kolola]

I've visited Detroit as a tourist on my vacation. This is incredible city, rapidly recovering and developing, with own unique style and perfect location. I'd like to go there someday again.

[@angienberniethornton8377]

I bet you didn't go into the neighborhoods its a whole different ball game

[@m42037]

That's the truth! Some of these posters act like they're in Paris or Athens or something LMAO. 80% of Detroit is still a ghetto with liquor stores on every corner

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

@@angienberniethornton8377- because there's so much to do in the neighborhoods for tourists????

[@craiggillett5985]

Michigan Central Station had a beautiful landscaped Victorian park at the front, it included a grande tree lined avenue with a circular round about for picking up and dropping off. There were tree lined footpaths, fountains, statues and electric lights throughout the park. To say the park didn’t ever create a sense of grandeur does not do the original architects any favours. There are many photos at the end of a google search which showcase the incredible asset this station was.

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

It's looking very good here in 2022 and the park is being expanded and renovated. Michigan Central is now the symbol of Detroit's revival!

[@craiggillett5985]

@Chill Will I don’t doubt it, it’s not fantasy, the area you knew was 50 years ago - half life time ago since you lived there, that’s a long time. That area is undergoing a revival, and the original station and land scape design I was referring to was over 100 years ago. You lived through a time and place in history that was unique. Have you been back since??

[@craiggillett5985]

@Chill Will not fantasies- were talking over 100 years ago.

[@craiggillett5985]

@Chill Will so there’s creeping gentrification happening- people moving from south west - work from home has made a lot of people think about living somewhere affordable and commuting on line. Did you know that under the climate change modelling, Detroit and the lakes areas are predicted to warm, and are going to be some of the few areas in the USA that won’t be affected by sea rise and drought…

[@craiggillett5985]

@Chill Will I think it’s about securing the land, lots of empty lots, city services are already established ( yes you may need to get fibre and swap out lead pipes for modern ones, but I’m thinking 10-15 years… a legacy to hand down to children etc. if one can afford it. I live in New Zealand 🇳🇿, but if I was USA based I know what I’d be doing…. Central suburbs, close to transit, in neighbourhoods already showing signs of gentrification. ( new footpaths, kerbs, homes being repaired / restored, cleared lots, regular garbage collection…. You know the rest..) Edit: either way, thanks for your perspectives. It’s interesting to hear from someone whose actually familiar with the place. Thank-you.

[@gregorydamienmech]

What's up with the bars on the windows near the Sec of State at 12:37 ?

[@trajan6927]

When bars are on the windows. We call that a clue.

[@kennixox262]

I've never been to Michigan. From the middle of this century forward, the Great Lakes region may be the most habitable area of the country. I probably won't be around for that. The new condos seem like a step in the right direction but so many of these type of units do not age well. Who wouldn't be thrilled to see that massive train station brought back to life by FORD. Great for them. Do trails still run to the depot? It would be wonderful to see that as part of a transportation hub. I think one major bummer is the difficulty and hassle crossing the border into Canada now that passports are required.

[@fraternitas5117]

Big 3 bought all the trolley companies and scraped the rails decades ago.

[@blacina9036]

What a shame!!! I feel that railways can actually be a salvation for us in the future....

[@kennixox262]

@@blacina9036 Much of the problem with passenger RR in this country is that freight takes priority over other traffic on most rail lines.

[@mikeslaton6498]

It was not only the big 3, and Detroit was not the only city. Los Angeles did the same.

[@zacharymorgan9974]

That door with "Danger" spray painted on it. Oh, the curiosity lol

[@DRIVINGSTEIN]

What is the name of that music 🎵 playing between 36:58 thru 38:41, nice piano sound and beat going on there! ❤

[@bobcostner2238]

pretty much all development in Detoilet is done by grants. like quicken loans (rocket) they dumped 250M on them to simply buy up the hi rise abandoned buildings (all of them basically) and breath new life into them. all stadiums are also funded from grants. to pay for these grants the city sells 30 year bonds. and thats why these projects take so long as you said there. however, by the time they get to the next project the residents have destroyed the ones they did. Rocket has been given 250M also to mop up the ghettos homes and rehab for their rental (section 8 welfare) business, Bedrock. These homes will no doubt be destroyed in short order.

[@marlak4203]

Really? So is this also why the suburban part of i75(9 mile to 14 mile) always a mess EVERY year since....who knows when? It's like they're paid by the hour or if they just do 1 inch of work per month they'll make the most money. Sheesh.

[@andremoore6928]

You are so angry lol

[@aaronchandler2380]

I wish they would tear down the abandoned homes, rip up the roads and plant trees, original species trees like oaks and beech and ash trees, let the ground heel. Make Detroit a giant forest.

[@fraternitas5117]

@@marlak4203 the darkies only destroy.

[@fraternitas5117]

@@aaronchandler2380 they have enough animals living there already.

[@tedtimothy9074]

I agree with Emily from Emily's Across the Street which was located across the street from the Penobscot Bldg in Downtown Detroit. Emily said, "Say nice things about Detroit" and that is what I try to do.

[@NicksDynasty]

Yes, Detroit is a fun place. Downtown is nice and midtown and some of the surrounding spots are pretty hip

[@wesleysibrel2918]

It was called the city of the future for a reason. Enjoy the Creation and imagination showcase that is about to move the world forward once again!! Motown has been patiently awaiting the spotlight for a birth of what is to come in the very near future!!

[@romeovalverde9434]

Memories. We would walk from Ste Anne and Bagley, under the railroad tunnel down Michigan Ave to Tiger Stadium

[@williamozier918]

I grewu up in Detroit in the 80s-90s. Cork town was one of the places I would hang out. Even in the 80s they had new condos and parks and such. Enough development that it would have been considered a major urban renewal in most cities, but Detroit is large enough it was barely a blip on people's radar.

[@lmc958]

Chris can you do a video on Detroit subdivision? Like Indian Village, Palmer woods, Sherwood forest?

[@fakez0ne313]

i just got a prostate advertisement followed by one for cadburys chocolate fingers wtf ahaha

[@SandraUrquia]

I wish that you would drive down West Grand Blvd! Beautiful Older Holmes!

[@Petty_Omen]

Passed Spaulding Court at 33:41 and failed to make any mention of it (a community founded rescue and renovation success).

[@ChrisHarden]

Hi Maria Dominguez.

[@mandeango1]

Good Video 😊

[@DrN30N]

I noticed there is a lot of large green lots. And I have been told that Detroit has a food poverty problem. Well it shouldn't really, because those large green plots can be used for growing food and keeping livestock.

[@davidpastoor577]

Praying that Detroit actually is having a real renewal. So much possibility; but so much dissention! If my grandchildren and their peers are truly less hostile to ethnic, cultural and religious differences, their is hope!

[@OUTOBRIGHTON1234]

I love these videos, the good the bad and the ugly!! The awful repetition of the bass back beat which I'm noticing that it is usual jingle for the ghetto hoods. I'm sharing your clips with all who I think can appreciate your talented work.

[@zachdelong1039]

I love Detroit. Feel bad folks from outside Michigan will never understand our beloved city but if your willing to try you find that Detroit is as blue collar American as it gets. Its not the slum that it’s always made out to be. Sure there’s neighborhoods you simply don’t go to after dark but you get this in most city’s. Race has almost nothing to do with crime in Detroit as most of it is poverty driven.

[@VulcanLogic]

The bicycle infrastructure is really well developed. On some through streets they took out a lane from each side of the road and added street parking and a bike lane in each direction. In other places, it's just a painted gutter but it's there. They should keep building around that. The biggest problem with city development is we made it exclusively for the car. It's not fun to be on such a street, with cars flying past you at 55 mph. If you want people to come to cities, you have to design the streets for people, bikes, and in particular, the kids who live here. That's how you get them back, because being a kid in a subdivision that you can't leave unless you're inside a car is part of the reason we feel so isolated. Walkable cities don't have that problem.

[@vanjohnson9837]

This was one of the last neighborhood's I was in cause everything was in arms lenght.sept2022.

[@jamesschulziii9098]

I used to have conversations with my colleagues, over a joint or two, when will Detroit come back? What can it do? Well, I must say that it's going along quite nice and quicker than I thought it would. This was 10 years ago.keep at it my home town 💯👍❤️

[@jasoncolegrove1111]

Liquor Stores/markets are called Party Stores in Detroit.

[@BBBB-nd8pl]

In Michigan

[@Robbi496]

The area by Michigan Central Terminal is leftover Postal and Railway Express Facilities

[@johnemanolis]

I grew up in Detroit. Glad to see some good news about it. Used to hang out in Greek Town.

[@philorlowski2681]

When checking the historical records of many of these buildings, they were originally constructed during economically depressive times and often completed within just a year or two -- nothing short of amazing. The Michigan Central Railroad building, was likened to many buildings, Saginaw Water Works building and other structures with superb architecture in the Chicago area, constructed during the world's fair of the late 1800's -- still using mud roads and horse drawn wagons. There was an area (Baraga Park) across from the old Plymouth plant between the RR tracks and 94 (west side of Mt Elliot -- presently a condo project). For years, it remained undeveloped -- possibly there was something there at one time. Doesn't seem likely that it was always an undeveloped area. I'll check the abstract of that area. I wonder if there's a tunnel system under the city as in other cities such as those in Chicago, Wisconsin and the New England cities and elsewhere. Lotsa fascinating history here. 🙂

[@philorlowski2681]

@27.09 ...another building (on the left) I'd like to do a history check on. I wonder where that is... @34.58 The old Detroit 8th precinct bldg also...

[@ccfunk1]

I'll correct you on one thing-There is a supermarket (Apollo) on 7 Mile & Evergreen. i think it's one on Greenfield and i think it's one on Grand River. I shopped at the one 7 Mile while visiting in 2020 & 2021. there aren't big name markets but they are markets.

[@feedtherich11]

Thanks for what you do. these are good people and they deserve help. giving a hand should be what we do. not destroy people. ; If we can give Billions to corporations we can help working people. - Corporate America destroyed Detroit.

[@jamesswetland5019]

Chris could you go by 4247 western my mother grew up there starting in the 30,s. My grandfather was a train engineer and the tracks were right behind their house on Western they would honk the horn and he would just go out back through the fence and jump on the train. You can still see where the tracks used to be and every now and then there’s a piece of track showing and then head to the west and you can see the mainline where iit hook up. Thanks I’d appreciate it. James

[@richardmahlmeister4024]

Assuming you are talking about the same western, the first street in Detroit from Dearborn, my mom was born and lived at 4199 western from 1929 to 1955.

[@fraternitas5117]

Oh look how nice it looks at noon on a summer day. And then the sun goes down and the residents come out.

[@davidjohnston351]

Curious did you do a video on the Heidelberg project

[@woodsplitter3274]

The house that ". . . has seen better days" is one of the original houses. I believe it is an archeological site. Wayne State was conducting a study of it.

[@weareparkerful]

Go underneath central station Back in the eighties I use to sneak down under there There are massive apartments and lots of stuff down there

[@shahinparhizgary4632]

Thanks for record video do you like Detroit life

[@itsosonny]

@34:38 are people just parking in the streets? Doesn't look like a designated parking spot to me.

[@davidatkinson7795]

I have been hearing Detroit's "come back" stories since the seventies after the riot. I like your positive thinking, however, I not buying it anymore, just look at Detroit's population as just one factor and I can go on and on. Sorry, but nice video.

[@KJSvitko]

Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Safe protected bike lanes and trails are needed so adults and children can ride safely. Speak up for bicycles in your community. Bicycles make life and cities better.

[@hattiem.7966]

Do you have any videos of the Indian Village area?

[@regalt1987]

how long ago did you shoot this? A lot of CorkTown doesnt even look like that right now

[@pattydriver9562]

Amazing the amount of traffic on the streets.

[@KilliansMom1]

I'm from Detroit. I would love to buy the house I grew up in on Piedmont and Kendall and fix it up. But, I think I'd have problems with crime and lack of schools, playground, parks, stores, corrupt politicians, drugs(I'm recovering). Abused and neglected dogs and kids. Stray dogs and people. Rude people, drivers, businesses. Pot holes, vacant buildings, lots... Other than that it's a nice place to drive thru. Lol

[@fraternitas5117]

Nice idea. Wrong decade for it.

[@bobbykiriakidis9753]

Strange how the very things you are ranting about you had a direct hand in. You know as a former drug user. Well at least your honest. Just a little hypocritical is all

[@victormartinez4247]

That's OK Chris, It's fine. You might like my reply below. I think it's a real crowd pleaser 😀

[@randybest9187]

They have been saying that Detroit has been making a comeback for decades now.

[@shanew7361]

People buy turds all the time some shinier than others lol

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

the great thing about all the mistakes a city makes when it falls apart like detroit did - they can fix all their mistakes!! Nation rebuild whole cities so working with private/city/local/state/central governments it should be no problem building a neighborhood no matter how large. Detroit fell off so bad all levels of governments should have already came together to rebuild the city faster than they have and better than the city was before as a statement. but it can still be done.

[@kevinakakp9120]

I live in cork town and overall I enjoy it, but there has been a few incidents that make me unsure, but I’m sure once the elements causing it, the klement kern garden complex is demolished, the neighborhood should be a great place to live, as klement kern on bagley street is the cause of all the shootings and one homicide recently, I’ve lived here now over 10yrs. It’s actually exciting to see the construction going on. I did sit in on the NCA-neighborhood community association meetings, and you don’t get the vision until you see the plans from that side. The pandemic did slow down projects in the city period, but things have slowly gotten back on track, but I do think there will be some projects pushed farther back now as people rethink about moving into the city, because of the outrageous high homicides taking place now. I’ll continue living here a bit longer, as overall I feel I am in one of the safest neighborhoods, but a lot more has to be done to keep me here, I’ll see how progress is in a few years.

[@Navistar-cu2po]

The average cost of most of those units is half a million to buy. So although there are developments in those areas they remain vacant or accessible to the rich.

[@harryknutts8428]

i think detroit is mostly blight with little "come back" sections but i think its just a trendy thing for yuppies who stay a year or 2 before moving out of town altogether or out to suburbs , we need real middle and working class areas and it wont happen because its not profitable to demolish a blighted area and build 1000 sq ft homes but theres money in building 400k dollar condos

[@ursonate]

Oh I'm bummed you didn't go through core city and the interesting architecture that is being developed there! So close!

[@TL-wy1nk]

No one invests in bad neighborhoods. I wouldn't ever.

[@garywhite3264]

Is the D area as flat as it looks in your videos? Corktown area looks table-top level. Have there been any historic floods, due to proximity of the Detroit River? Glad you featured old Tiger Stadium, and sad that it is no more. I saw it briefly when my son interned at GM, summer of '98.

[@fraternitas5117]

yes it is endlessly flat.

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

I think it would be good for the Ambassador Bridge to be rebuilt once the Gordie Howe bridge is built because Canadian and U.S. trade will only grow in the future and i don't know what the grounds look like around there but one bridge should have rail crossing like many major new bridges around the world have and the Gordie Howe bridge i don't think does so....

[@surferbri5346]

It cost millions to keep a second bridge open, would be money bad spent and not a good idea, unless you want to pay for it, truckers know how to wait

[@SandraUrquia]

Cork town is my Old Neighborhood!

[@tarahutton9942]

You fly by new construction and rehabbed buildings then slow down to look at derelict buildings. Why?

[@reelaerials]

Because this dude is flawed. He clearly doesn’t know what he is talking about with respect to Detroit and it’s rebirth. He should perhaps interview people that live here so we can more truth than this guys bs.

[@guitarmx103]

@@reelaerials the rebirth isn’t Dan Gilbert or downtown, it’s the people. There’s a renaissance starting, and it starts with music&culture and expands to new businesses.

[@reelaerials]

@@guitarmx103 I’m well aware man. Im from Detroit lol…

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

In 2022, Detroit's River Walk has been named the nation's finest 2 years in a row and Time magazine has named Detroit one of the best places in the WORLD to visit.

[@shanew7361]

@@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback It's a nice walk

[@jameslamm8101]

From what I read, these concessions builders make seldom work in practice, and the poor are just kicked out, usually losing their jobs as well since they can no longer get to work. But I do feel there is a solution, and that is super good and comprehensive mass transit like in Europe and some American cities, so that the poor don't lose their house and job. We need to do that in big cities to avoid so many homeless. The only word for the poor worse than "high crime" is gentrification.

[@zachcook1854]

I absolutely love your videos. It would be amazing to see a video on Eastpointe and it's history with Detroit, as I've moved into Eastpointe recently and I've been eager to learn about its history. This place has seemed to change quite a bit in the last 30 years. With the population demographic change as drastic as it has, as well as the name change from East Detroit

[@ChrisHarden]

One day I'll do Eastpointe

[@fredicagoillanoise1309]

I believe the last chain grocery store to serve the city of Detroit was Farmer Jack. They've been long gone though.

[@joekowalski182]

Do a video in Inkster Michigan tons of corruption there would be interesting

[@Henry_Jones]

Gambling doesnt help. It just steals fom the poor. The house always wins. Ecenomic growth happens when there is an even exchange in currency for a good or service. With gambling there is no even exchange. You can lose a dollar or your life savings but you will lose. Thats how casinos stay afloat. The only reason vegas succeeded is cuz its economy is 100% tourism and was built in a dessert from the ground up for tourism. Putting a casino in a poor city like detroit doesnt attract tourists, it attracts poor people down on their luck who leave the casino poorer.

[@sbostic08]

No one is forcing poor people to flock to casinos. Let's not coddle the poor. If you don't have money or can't afford to lose money. Stay out of a casino.

[@ITS_DEMONA]

I added some comments just minutes ago and now they are gone. I only spoke the truth. Tough to take the truth huh. I was born and raised in the 48025 ZIP code. Trumbull and W. Alexandrine. I loved it. I attended Edmonson Elementary School. But after the 1967 riots, we got out while the getting was good. Our duplex is still there and occupied. Amazing it hasn't been destroyed.

[@PeaceToAll-sl1db]

Detroit needs more housing built in downtown and midtown before it can start growing.

[@bl1429]

My wife was born in Detroit....... She said that white flight happened in the 1960's, and her family moved out because southern blacks started moving into the area.

[@ameliarhodes5000]

The depot has possibilities, the whole area is so desolate that it's going to be a long time before the project doesn't look strangely out of places with the fields and vacant lots surrounding it.

[@clarebutterfield6927]

This is a great report! California needs 100 Corktowns!

[@spiriten]

Hey man, absolutely love these videos! If you're ever up for it, I feel like a video like this of Flint would be great (I see you have a live stream of you driving around, but unfortunately not an analysis). Grand Rapids may also be some great content, but be aware that crime is on the rise. Seems like there's a new shooting every day in GR, the murders per capita is higher than NYC, and depending on the source you're using it's comparable to Chicago's murders per capita.

[@elimainecoon3769]

Murphy's law... Make a rather upbeat and positive video about Detroit three months ago, and then the downtown is reminiscent of the second battle of Fallujah in December.

[@emoss3013]

Check out State fair and Woodward

[@Obamaistoast2012]

The only comeback is downtown and it has little effect on the rest of the city

[@LarryBooneJr]

Do a video on Farmington hills please

[@ChrisHarden]

One day

[@MsTasha217]

this reminds me of my own home town. we are also trying to make life better. I always say we are a bunch of ants just pushing our dirt around. Lol. So I try not to take it too seriously but Detroit isn't far from us. We have some connections. my brother-in-law even has family up there so my sister and his family go up periodically… a lot of the same problems that have to do with only a small percentage of the world having all the wealth in the rest of us living as peasants

[@brendaniebel1355]

There was nothing wrong with the old tiger stadium. It just needed remodeling. Another big waste of money, in MI. The old stadium,was a history landmark.