What are some good things about Detroit?

Answer 1

• A proud heritage as the "Arsenal of Democracy" and the "Motor City." As much as the national media tends to dump on Detroit, without our contributions to American industrial development in the twentieth century, there is a good chance that the country would have been on the slow track to modernization.
• Excellent sports teams, including the Detroit Pistons, the Detroit Red Wings, and the Detroit Tigers.
• One of the best collections of 1900s-1930s architecture in the country.
• Many nationally-famous musicians and bands were born in Detroit or got their start here, including the Supremes, the White Stripes, MC5, John Lee Hooker, Alice Cooper, Eminem, Kid Rock, etc. (and, yes, ICP, although we don't like it when people dredge that up...)
• World-class museums and entertainment venues, such as the DIA, Orchestra Hall, Opera Hall, and the Masonic Temple.
• Four well-esteemed colleges and universities (Wayne State University, University of Detroit Mercy, College for Creative Studies, and Marygrove) within city limits.
• A thriving arts scene.
• Many great historic neighborhoods, such as Grandmont-Rosedale, Woodbridge, Boston-Edison...
• And, arguably, the finest pizza in between Chicago and New York City. Eat at Buddy's...it's the best!
  

Answer 2

Yes, if you are the type who enjoys urban farming. An energetic urban farmer can buy a lot of land relatively cheaply in Detroit, tear down the homes, plow the land and plant alfalfa seeds. Since Detroit is a Great Lakes port city, transportation of your alfalfa crop to world markets is relatively low cost.