Detroit River

Detroit, the Motor City, was once an icon of our national industrial prowess, the home of an innovative automobile industry that played a key role in the development of the modern middle class. Because of its specialization in the production of heavy equipment during World War II, the city earned the label Arsenal of Democracy.1 Throughout the postwar boom, Detroit was known as a city where blue-collar workers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds could prosper. However, Detroit no longer

to those of James Scott, and the fountain is not at all representative of who they are. Although the James Scott Memorial may fulfill its purposes as a centerpiece for the island and as an everlasting tribute to Scott, it is not representative of Detroit, its principles, or its people. James Scott was a wealthy man, born in 1831, who inherited a large sum of money from his father. He then used that wealth to invest into real estate, and made his fortune. His methods were often less than savory,

Detropia is a documentary directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady that explores the decline of Detroit, Michigan. The film is to raise awareness of the city that used to flourish but is now struggling to support its citizens with the downfall of its automobile industry. Detropia was made in 2012 and highlights important stories and viewpoints of citizens still living in Detroit who are filled with hope for its future. I chose to review Detropia because it really corresponds with what we have been

Detroit tops Forbes list of the "Most Dangerous Cities" this year for the fifth year in a row. What is encouraging is that the crime rate in the Motor City actually declined last year, despite devestating financial woes that drove Detroit into the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Crime affects the people of Detroit and the city’s reputation, employment, income and education. It needs to be contained and reduced to make Detroit prosper and make the lives of the people living there better

This report provides data on the current budget of the State of Michigan. It includes data on state government finances based on information collected from the 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report CAFR, and the State of Michigan Executive Budget for the fiscal year 2016. This report covers the following: revenues, expenditures, and debt, fund balances, and credit rating. For many years, Michigan 's economy declined while the nation 's economy thrived. Grasping this one-state recession is essential

Philadelphia, it was found that homes within 150 feet of abandoned property suffered a net value loss of $7,630 (Bass). This negative impact that run-down buildings have on the housing market plagues cities in many different areas. For example, in Detroit, Michigan, homes have a median value of $42,600, which is the second-lowest property value in the nation. Also, in Flint, Michigan, another city with a high percentage of abandoned buildings, home values are the lowest in the nation at a median worth

Reflection After conducting a windshield survey of a small area in Detroit near the Livernois and McNichols area, it is easy to conclude that the socioeconomic status of the areas population is lower then many areas within Wayne County. According to a recent news article published within the Detroit Free Press, the surveyed area is working its way to an economic comeback. Windshield Survey Throughout the boundaries that we observed, it was easy to conclude that this area could use some tender

The Impact of the Relationship between Motown and the Civil Rights Movement It was possible to view the sign that was above the Motown Records front windows located in Detroit during the 1960’s. The sign read ‘Hitsville U.S.A. and Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown had placed it there after the company moved to a new location. It was the Grand Blvd 2648 W. and the sign proved that Gordy was indeed a force to be reckoned with as time went by. The Motown Record Company had established itself as a successful

Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, is a level one trauma center that is recognized for clinical excellence in cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, transplants, and treatment for cancer (Henry, 2016). Henry Ford Health Systems has over 23,000 employees, and is the fifth largest employer in the Metro-Detroit area, and is also one of the most diverse health systems (Henry, 2016). An important aspect of a marketing strategy is finding the right price for products, and services. Price is the only element

The Flint, Michigan water crisis was a media phenomenon from January 2016 to March 2016. As the rest of America started to realize everyday American citizens did not have access to clean water at the fault of their government, millions became outraged. Everyone chimed in from Black Lives Matter protestors, to the President and even Presidential candidates. The problem? The Flint water crisis started in April 2014 and is still ongoing (Robbins, 2016). But, when was the last time you heard of the crisis