Detroit: Soulless Sunday

animatedmartian · #1 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 9:59 AM**

Or is it?

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Next up (hopefully)... Midtown. I think I've just about exhausted Downtown.

LMich · #2 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 10:52 AM**

You have a nice camera. The shots are clear and it looked like you had great weather.

You know, I get that this was a Sunday, but there are at least 5,300 residents in the immediate core and you'd never know it, at times. You'd think you'd see more of them - and even some of the tourists in all of the hotels - just out for a walk around the CBD even if there isn't anything to do on a Sunday.

I'm happy that the riverfront seems to have become a major new activity spot, though. It's surpassed my expectations.

STLgasm · #3 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 1:18 PM**

Downtown Detroit is looking great. These photos prove that Detroit is still a major player.

Danny · #4 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 1:40 PM**

Thanks for the pictures!

I like Detroit´s downtown and its skyscrapers. Very nice.

Congrats and greetings from Madrid, Spain!

LSyd · #5 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 3:22 PM**

nice pics and tour.

"OMGS WHR'S ALL TEH PEOPLES?"

staying cool, that's where.

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fishrose · #6 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 3:38 PM**

Nice work. Hit me up if you want to shoot around Midtown, I'm always game.

Centropolis · #7 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 5:36 PM**

I never get tired of seeing downtown Detroits building stock.

Coldrsx · #8 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 5:48 PM**

Amazing stock, shame no people.

BnaBreaker · #9 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 5:57 PM**

Wow, this is my first time seeing a lot of those major rehab projects up close, and they all look incredible!! Go Motor City!

animatedmartian · #10 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 6:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by LMich

You have a nice camera. The shots are clear and it looked like you had great weather.

You know, I get that this was a Sunday, but there are at least 5,300 residents in the immediate core and you'd never know it, at times. You'd think you'd see more of them - and even some of the tourists in all of the hotels - just out for a walk around the CBD even if there isn't anything to do on a Sunday.

I'm happy that the riverfront seems to have become a major new activity spot, though. It's surpassed my expectations.

It also doesn't hurt to tinker with the saturation and contrast a little bit.

The thing I thought was the problem is that there's no retail! All there is downtown are places to eat (which isn't bad but there's no where for people to shop). I think once some non-restaurant stores start to open up, you'll see more people around.

whatsthepoint13 · #11 Posted: **Jul 3, 2012, 6:50 PM**

I always love different peoples' perspectives on our city! Thanks, great photos.

I'm also always happy to see any Detroit thread that shows the positives and not the ruin porn. Like we need more of that.

I look forward to the Midtown shots, my neighborhood!!

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Amazing stock, shame no people.

This was a Sunday. Downtown can actually get quite busy on weekdays. It's improved a lot in the past 2-3 years. I live in Detroit and even I was surprised how empty it is on here. I've seen the downtowns of Pittsburgh, Dallas, Baltimore, Cincy, etc. just as empty on Sundays.

Centropolis · #12 Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 12:24 AM**

I need to get back to Detroit. You guys treated me better than I've ever been treated visiting a city, I could almost cry thinking about it.

Centropolis · #13 Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 12:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatsthepoint13

I live in Detroit and even I was surprised how empty it is on here. I've seen the downtowns of Pittsburgh, Dallas, Baltimore, Cincy, etc. just as empty on Sundays.

I don't know if you saw my Oklahoma/Texas thread from March but Dallas is definitely just as empty as Detroit in the CBD on Sundays.

animatedmartian · #14 Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 12:55 AM**

Some left over pictures that I didn't want to overload into the first post. (though I feel like I over loaded it anyway)

Also some others from the RiverWalk but from a different day. It's definitely turning out to be the focal point of the downtown area.

Centropolis · #15 Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 1:22 AM**

*gulp*

you could post a photo of a turd from Detroit and I would soft-clap. Thats how much I think of Detroitians.

animatedmartian · #16 Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 4:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by Centropolis

*gulp*

you could post a photo of a turd from Detroit and I would soft-clap. Thats how much I think of Detroitians.

LOL It's not quite a turd...

...but it's a bird...

Which in some ways are just basically flying turds when you really think about it.

I happen to take a picture of one because I was really the only person around that was visible but the birds would still fly from across the street and land next to me expecting food. So with no people to take a picture of, I took a picture of this dude.

Docta_Love · #17 Posted: **Jul 11, 2012, 1:06 AM**

I really love the fountain that GM put in on its own little section of the riverfront, it definitely has become a focal point especially with all these 90+ degree days we've had. Lookin forward to round 2 bring on midtown!

volguus zildrohar · #18 Posted: **Jul 11, 2012, 1:20 AM**

Like a bottle of Vernor's: Potent.

tallboy66 · #19 Posted: **Jul 14, 2012, 6:54 PM**

Detroit has great buildings but damn! other than the riverfront/Greektown where are the people?

And any word on the Woodward light rail?

1992,2002,2012...

Llyod Banks · #20 Posted: **Jul 26, 2012, 3:18 AM**

More Detroit please!!!!!!