Detroit Downtown is amongst the top 10 American Downtowns

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Recognition for Detroit- it's at #9 in the list of top 10 American Downtowns!

It’s no secret that the city of Detroit has fallen on tough times. Its downtown core has fared much better than the surrounding neighborhoods, but still has its share of vacant buildings and a frequent dearth of foot traffic. Nonetheless, Detroit’s downtown is one of the most architecturally impressive in the country, largely because the city began to decline before others began urban renewal efforts. These efforts would ultimately scar the cores of those cities. Detroit’s downtown, then, is a remarkable architectural testament to pre-World War II styles of construction. It also remains a center of employment in the greater metro areas, and it has revitalized in recent years with the addition of restaurants and sports facilities. And you can’t forget the legendary automobile manufacturing meccas of Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, the original symbols of 20th century American innovation.
Here is the list:

10. Milwaukee
9. Detroit
8. Seattle
7. Boston
6. Miami
5. Philadelphia
4. San Francisco
3. Chicago
2. Washington DC
1. New York City

This survey was conducted by Toptenz
http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-american-downtowns.php

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