August 05, 2003

Detroit trying to improve its image: for the 2006 Super Bowl. They have a long way to go and will probably have to dock ships to compensate for inadequate hotel space.

posted by dales15 to football at 03:14 PM - 5 comments

Can they get the QEII into the lake? Seriously, this is one of the few ways sports and media can have a truly positive effect outside of entertainment value and PR-focused charities. As the article states, Detroit will benefit far beyond the SB from this effort, so go Motown!

posted by billsaysthis at 04:59 PM on August 05, 2003

The question is: Will this last?

posted by lilnemo at 05:28 PM on August 05, 2003

Heh, I've lived near Detroit for a year now and have never been tempted to go into Detroit except for a job interview. I guess every bit of positive PR helps.

posted by gyc at 10:06 PM on August 05, 2003

Two things about Detroit: 1) There's a state sign off the main highway as you enter the downtown area. The exit? Mexicantown. I swear to god. 2) I once watched three police officers drive past a burning house without slowing down. Here's what will fix Detroit.

posted by wfrazerjr at 09:49 AM on August 06, 2003

Most of Detroit's current problems were brought about by the Coleman Young administration. He practically destroyed the city in favor of getting a nice-looking skyline...and he didn't even accomplish that. Why he was in office so long is beyond me...other than lack of competition. Dennis Archer took over and started the ball rolling on getting the city back on its feet, but he left office out of frustration with the council and the voters. He was the best hope for Detroit to get ready for 2006...Kwame doesn't seem to me to have the ability to pull it all together...

posted by MeatSaber at 12:24 PM on August 06, 2003

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