Comments on: Downsizing for density http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:22:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: James http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-1737 James Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:22:14 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-1737 Downsizing Detroit seems like a prudent approach to some of the city's structural problems. It reminds me of a quote from Steve Jobs. "Just get rid of the crappy stuff and focus on the good stuff". Finally Detroit looks to be doing just that. Downsizing Detroit seems like a prudent approach to some of the city’s structural problems. It reminds me of a quote from Steve Jobs. “Just get rid of the crappy stuff and focus on the good stuff”. Finally Detroit looks to be doing just that.

]]> By: Liam http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-652 Liam Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:55:39 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-652 I think Will Boisvert needs to do a little more research. The urban area of Phoenix IS denser than that of Detroit. Let's not confuse MSA's with actual urban areas. I think Will Boisvert needs to do a little more research. The urban area of Phoenix IS denser than that of Detroit. Let’s not confuse MSA’s with actual urban areas.

]]> By: davenycity http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-613 davenycity Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:48:33 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-613 great blog thank you great blog thank you

]]> By: Bobby T http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-563 Bobby T Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:34:25 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-563 Wow!! This is a great blog post. I think that definitely hit the nail on the head with so many issues that are decimating the city. I read Lindsay's post which had some great information as well. Detroit has been highlighted (or lowlighted) as a microcosm of the overall tanking of the economy. While I agree with several aspects of Lindsay's, someone from the outside looking in cannot accurately assess the problems. Hence the solutions are not quite on target either. Wow!! This is a great blog post. I think that definitely hit the nail on the head with so many issues that are decimating the city. I read Lindsay’s post which had some great information as well. Detroit has been highlighted (or lowlighted) as a microcosm of the overall tanking of the economy. While I agree with several aspects of Lindsay’s, someone from the outside looking in cannot accurately assess the problems. Hence the solutions are not quite on target either.

]]> By: City of Destiny | The Night Train http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-65 City of Destiny | The Night Train Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:18:50 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-65 [...] beginning of the story we tell each other now: Once it was great, and then it fell apart. But with so many reconsiderations of Detroit’s destiny on the table, is there value in returning to [...] [...] beginning of the story we tell each other now: Once it was great, and then it fell apart. But with so many reconsiderations of Detroit’s destiny on the table, is there value in returning to [...]

]]> By: Sil http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-60 Sil Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:16:41 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-60 My initial reaction to this proposed razing of Detroit buildings was concern for the environmental waste created by the demolition. No one has indicated how the debris will be disposed of, and if any of it can be recycled. I'm also unclear as to weather some of these structures are sound enough to repair and reuse for other purposes, rather than being destroyed. I was also surprised that no one, not Lindsay, Gunther or the rebuttal by Cooper, explored in depth the socio-economic, geographic and logistical effects this project will have on Detriot residents. The majority of current residents in these areas are poor. How will their displacement affect their lives? Will families who live in proximity now be forced to live in different neighborhoods, separated by farms? How will their access to transportation be changed? And if these farms are to create jobs, how will people be trained? It is my understanding that many people in Detroit are skilled in the trades and industry, not in farming. Has anyone asked the residents about their concerns if this project if to take place? Perhaps the creation of these farms will create jobs, improve the aesthetics of the city and create a limited supply of locally produced crops. But will it improve schools, streets, city infrastructure, lower taxes, reduce drug use and gang involvement? It is unclear how the urban farms will translate into a stronger and healthier Detriot overall. In theory, I love the idea of urban gardens and farms, but I am not convinced that this project has been well thought out. It seems that Bing, Hantz and others involved need to consult with urban planners, environmental engineers and other professionals before they embark on this massive project. My initial reaction to this proposed razing of Detroit buildings was concern for the environmental waste created by the demolition. No one has indicated how the debris will be disposed of, and if any of it can be recycled. I’m also unclear as to weather some of these structures are sound enough to repair and reuse for other purposes, rather than being destroyed.
I was also surprised that no one, not Lindsay, Gunther or the rebuttal by Cooper, explored in depth the socio-economic, geographic and logistical effects this project will have on Detriot residents. The majority of current residents in these areas are poor. How will their displacement affect their lives? Will families who live in proximity now be forced to live in different neighborhoods, separated by farms? How will their access to transportation be changed? And if these farms are to create jobs, how will people be trained? It is my understanding that many people in Detroit are skilled in the trades and industry, not in farming. Has anyone asked the residents about their concerns if this project if to take place?
Perhaps the creation of these farms will create jobs, improve the aesthetics of the city and create a limited supply of locally produced crops. But will it improve schools, streets, city infrastructure, lower taxes, reduce drug use and gang involvement? It is unclear how the urban farms will translate into a stronger and healthier Detriot overall.
In theory, I love the idea of urban gardens and farms, but I am not convinced that this project has been well thought out. It seems that Bing, Hantz and others involved need to consult with urban planners, environmental engineers and other professionals before they embark on this massive project.

]]> By: Notional Slurry » links for 2010-03-10 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Notional Slurry » links for 2010-03-10 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:07:12 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-56 [...] Downsizing for density | Rethink Detroit "Rightsizing will not “shunt” development to the exurban fringe. That’s what’s happening already. Most of the neighborhoods we’re discussing haven’t seen significant investment since the 1950s. If nothing is done, they will continue to deteriorate and the exurban fringe will continue to grow. If they can once again be made dense and sustainable, in part through consolidation, Detroit might have a fighting chance to compete against suburban neighborhoods by providing a safe, viable urban alternative." (tags: detroit city-planning public-policy government futurism economics arguments) [...] [...] Downsizing for density | Rethink Detroit "Rightsizing will not “shunt” development to the exurban fringe. That’s what’s happening already. Most of the neighborhoods we’re discussing haven’t seen significant investment since the 1950s. If nothing is done, they will continue to deteriorate and the exurban fringe will continue to grow. If they can once again be made dense and sustainable, in part through consolidation, Detroit might have a fighting chance to compete against suburban neighborhoods by providing a safe, viable urban alternative." (tags: detroit city-planning public-policy government futurism economics arguments) [...]

]]> By: Marisa http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/2010/03/09/downsizing-for-density/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Marisa Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:04:28 +0000 http://www.rethinkdetroit.org/?p=282#comment-54 I like that you said things in this post. I also like the photo. Do you know what the round-y looking roof belongs to? Is it just a house with a round roof part? I like that you said things in this post.

I also like the photo. Do you know what the round-y looking roof belongs to? Is it just a house with a round roof part?

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