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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:12:00 PM EDT
De-annex - unannex - abandon large blocks of Detroit city limits ?
Ft. Detroit - might make some great urban warfare training area. Just sayin' ... ETA - It's a large sprawled-out area of 150 or so sq. miles. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:18:37 PM EDT
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:19:24 PM EDT
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Obviously, you've never been there.
In some parts it will be on the job training. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:23:03 PM EDT
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De-annex - unannex - abandon large blocks of Detroit city limits ? Ft. Detroit - might make some great urban warfare training area. Just sayin' ... ETA - It's a large sprawled-out area of 150 or so sq. miles. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6hMfh4pr-Ab67ZDX627gmljcWxwFQiBQlLRp6RJablN1z_sJKKQ2Sc5yT Brilliant! - It even comes complete with its own opposing forces. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:23:51 PM EDT
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There was some talk about making parts of the city into a theme park where you could shoot zombies with paint guns or something.
http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2012/09/25/solution-for-decaying-detroit-zombie-theme-park/ EDIT: Sounds like an insurance nightmare though. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:24:51 PM EDT
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I'll take it all. I need a place to start my empire
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:32:21 PM EDT
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De-annex - unannex - abandon large blocks of Detroit city limits ? Ft. Detroit - might make some great urban warfare training area. Just sayin' ... ETA - It's a large sprawled-out area of 150 or so sq. miles. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6hMfh4pr-Ab67ZDX627gmljcWxwFQiBQlLRp6RJablN1z_sJKKQ2Sc5yT Brilliant! - It even comes complete with its own opposing forces. Yep, manning Ft Detroit with enemy daily would be like a casting call for extras at the gates ... they've got unemployed that would love to have a reason to get off the couch. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:33:07 PM EDT
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.....Brilliant! - It even comes complete with its own opposing forces. This. I would not visit in the summer but there's nobody on the remote side streets in the middle of the winter. 
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:35:51 PM EDT
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:37:28 PM EDT
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climate too bad, local leo brainwashed, surrounded by FSA and democrats, no work for the willing. no way to hold them off, even with your resources.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:39:22 PM EDT
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Depends, how much of it is flammable?
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:40:19 PM EDT
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detroit, needing more Cat D11R for decades.
What a day trip that would make. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:41:46 PM EDT
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I also don't understand the problem with selling assets, like a huge art collection, to pay down debt.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:42:02 PM EDT
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There is only one solution for Detroit.
Nuke it from orbit. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:42:25 PM EDT
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Depends, how much of it is flammable? Everything is flammable if you do your part. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:42:30 PM EDT
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They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." That has been the problem with everything. Try to close down half empty schools and bus the kids to other ones to save a shit ton of money? The parents revolt. Try to close down fire stations and police satellite stations? The residents freak out and instead they keep them open for 8 hours a day instead of having half as many fully staffed 24-7. By having at large voting for city council members, the crooks never get voted out and any time we have a mayor with the courage and integrity to do the right thing, he gets stonewalled. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:44:04 PM EDT
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Huge parts of Memphis are in the exact same condition. Hold out a little longer for a better climate and much friendlier state.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:44:07 PM EDT
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I am willing to give $1.00 USD per city block or per 5 acres, whichever is smallest.
It is an investment.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:44:08 PM EDT
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I think we should pool our resources and buy a big chunk of abandoned neighborhoods, fix it up real nice, build huge impenetrable walls around it, and start our own town called "The Enclave".
There will be armed guards at every entrance and everyone will be a deputy.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:48:18 PM EDT
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I think we should pool our resources and buy a big chunk of abandoned neighborhoods, fix it up real nice, build huge impenetrable walls around it, and start our own town called "The Enclave". There will be armed guards at every entrance and everyone will be a deputy. I would like to be a chief deputy please. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:48:59 PM EDT
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I am willing to give $1.00 USD per city block or per 5 acres, whichever is smallest. It is an investment.
That would be great until you saw what the city did to you come tax appraisal time...
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:49:50 PM EDT
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That's something that's been talked about for a while. Abandoning certain parts.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:50:08 PM EDT
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I also don't understand the problem with selling assets, like a huge art collection, to pay down debt. Sand off the beach ... that ain't a drop in the bucket. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:51:26 PM EDT
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That's something that's been talked about for a while. Abandoning certain parts. Then it's not a liability ... don't have to maintain services, street lights, etc. It would become unincorporated county land. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:51:41 PM EDT
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I also don't understand the problem with selling assets, like a huge art collection, to pay down debt. Because much of that art was donated. The whole region benefits from it. Once it is gone, the city will just have less appeal and will keep being a drain. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:53:10 PM EDT
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Then it's not a liability ... don't have to maintain services, street lights, etc. It would become unincorporated county land. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's something that's been talked about for a while. Abandoning certain parts. Then it's not a liability ... don't have to maintain services, street lights, etc. It would become unincorporated county land. There have been many efforts to do this.. You always have some senior citizen who refuses to leave the house they lived in for 50 years. Eventually they will die and the area will be abandoned, but the city is dying off even faster. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:57:49 PM EDT
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It brings a whole new meaning to fighting the Free Shit Army.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:57:51 PM EDT
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They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Problem is, Detroit is broke, and a lot of the houses they are trying to doze, are not worth 10k . They had a program going where they were buying and dozing houses. Did last long before people refused to move. Can't annex it, all the votes would be against.. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 1:58:32 PM EDT
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Then it's not a liability ... don't have to maintain services, street lights, etc. It would become unincorporated county land. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's something that's been talked about for a while. Abandoning certain parts. Then it's not a liability ... don't have to maintain services, street lights, etc. It would become unincorporated county land. Yep, I think that is exactly what they were thinking. Of all that land in Detroit I'd venture to guess less than 10% of it would be considered serviceable. Including downtown. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:12:46 PM EDT
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Problem is, Detroit is broke, and a lot of the houses they are trying to doze, are not worth 10k . They had a program going where they were buying and dozing houses. Did last long before people refused to move. Can't annex it, all the votes would be against.. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Problem is, Detroit is broke, and a lot of the houses they are trying to doze, are not worth 10k . They had a program going where they were buying and dozing houses. Did last long before people refused to move. Can't annex it, all the votes would be against.. Except they don't have the money to keep water, sewer, electric, trash, LE and EMS going to service that 1 little ole bitty and the 1000 druggies and thugs surrounding her. The $300k isn't fair value - it's a bribe. But like I said, they don't have the balls nor the brains nor the integrity. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:16:46 PM EDT
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I have a plan.
The rest of the country sends their firebugs to Detroit. 
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:26:43 PM EDT
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They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." nm, you did say 'cash.' |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:31:31 PM EDT
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Brilliant! - It even comes complete with its own opposing forces. 
I've heard homes sell for hundreds of dollars but come with a decade of unpaid tax bills due. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:33:41 PM EDT
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climate too bad, local leo brainwashed, surrounded by FSA and democrats, no work for the willing. no way to hold them off, even with your resources. Look the Berlin Airlift delivered 4700 tons of supplies a day. Surely we could get UPS to deliver enough food and ammo to keep a force well supplied. 
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:34:46 PM EDT
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Because much of that art was donated. The whole region benefits from it. Once it is gone, the city will just have less appeal and will keep being a drain. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I also don't understand the problem with selling assets, like a huge art collection, to pay down debt. Because much of that art was donated. The whole region benefits from it. Once it is gone, the city will just have less appeal and will keep being a drain. There's some appeal now? They made the mess, and just like a private citizen, whatever it takes. As long as they don't revert to the taxpayer, let the sum bitch and the folks there rot. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:35:26 PM EDT
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If they privatized everything, including all services, property, etc., to get an infusion of capital, would anybody really want to buy? Probably not. ha. Employees would actually have to be capable of earning their check.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:36:51 PM EDT
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Yep, manning Ft Detroit with enemy daily would be like a casting call for extras at the gates ... they've got unemployed that would love to have a reason to get off the couch. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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De-annex - unannex - abandon large blocks of Detroit city limits ? Ft. Detroit - might make some great urban warfare training area. Just sayin' ... ETA - It's a large sprawled-out area of 150 or so sq. miles. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6hMfh4pr-Ab67ZDX627gmljcWxwFQiBQlLRp6RJablN1z_sJKKQ2Sc5yT Brilliant! - It even comes complete with its own opposing forces. Yep, manning Ft Detroit with enemy daily would be like a casting call for extras at the gates ... they've got unemployed that would love to have a reason to get off the couch. I have a feeling it would be more akin to Iranian insurgents coming to fight our troops in Iraq. 
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:38:52 PM EDT
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They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Jeebus dude. If someone wants to live in a crap hole, that is their right as an American, cram the eminent domain. Wanna buy them out? Make an offer, otherwise pack sand. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:44:58 PM EDT
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Jeebus dude. If someone wants to live in a crap hole, that is their right as an American, cram the eminent domain. Wanna buy them out? Make an offer, otherwise pack sand. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Jeebus dude. If someone wants to live in a crap hole, that is their right as an American, cram the eminent domain. Wanna buy them out? Make an offer, otherwise pack sand. Well, what else do you expect them to do? Maintain city services for one guy who should essentially be in unincorporated county land that is still city because that ONE house is the only thing standing in the way of getting rid of liability? Sorry, but that's how things roll. If I lived in Detroit, and someone walked up to me offering $300k in cash, I'd fucking take it and RUN! |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 2:45:24 PM EDT
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Brilliant! - It even comes complete with its own opposing forces. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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De-annex - unannex - abandon large blocks of Detroit city limits ? Ft. Detroit - might make some great urban warfare training area. Just sayin' ... ETA - It's a large sprawled-out area of 150 or so sq. miles. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6hMfh4pr-Ab67ZDX627gmljcWxwFQiBQlLRp6RJablN1z_sJKKQ2Sc5yT Brilliant! - It even comes complete with its own opposing forces. Getting them to where the miles gear is the bitch. That and blanks. Or is this... Live fire?
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:14:45 PM EDT
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Then it's not a liability ... don't have to maintain services, street lights, etc. It would become unincorporated county land. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's something that's been talked about for a while. Abandoning certain parts. Then it's not a liability ... don't have to maintain services, street lights, etc. It would become unincorporated county land. Instead of giving it to the county, they should clear the properties and then sell the land to the adjoining towns. Let Dearborn, Southfield, Oak Park and Warren buy that land and expand their boundaries. Those towns have industrial bases and could probably bring additional business into those new areas that Detroit could never attract. Meanwhile Detroit earns much needed cash by selling off unproductive land. And once that land is developed by its new owners would bring economic development to the area that would benefit neighboring Detroit. Win-win for Detroit. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:19:19 PM EDT
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I want the part with the salt mines
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:28:14 PM EDT
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I thought there was a plan to have Wayne County reabsorb some of the cleared land in Detroit. Apparently the Big D is a large city with a small population. Let Wayne County have the land that is in the boonies and come back with a smaller Detroit that isnt so massive and unwieldy.
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:31:32 PM EDT
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Call ED-209
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:33:39 PM EDT
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They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." They don't even have enough money to bulldoze abandoned buildings. How are they going to pay $300k to people just to have them move? |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:36:47 PM EDT
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They don't even have enough money to bulldoze abandoned buildings. How are they going to pay $300k to people just to have them move? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe thay have already been doing this for several years. They have been trying to do so, but have been hampered by one or 2 "holdouts" in many neighborhoods: typically older people who, despite being surrounded by houses that are either abandoned or illegally occupied by squatters, believe that the neighborhood will somehow "come back." Or are so afraid of change that they refuse to accept *free* housing closer in, with good neighbors and services. If the Detroit government had any balls, brains, or integrity, they would simply employ eminent domain: "We'll give you $300k cash or clear title to this nice brownstone closer in to center city. Either way, bulldozer's show up on Tuesday. Let us know." They don't even have enough money to bulldoze abandoned buildings. How are they going to pay $300k to people just to have them move? fire is cheap. Devil's night: ultimate addition |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:44:20 PM EDT
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You know it's bad when people just leave. I wonder how many low-ball offers the owners turned down before they just gave up?
     ...once was the wealthiest cities in the world, with the highest per capita income on the planet. It really must have been something. It's hard to believe that their society fell so far so fast that they'd just abandon these homes and buildings. If anyone tells you real estate is a great long term investment, just think of Detroit. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 3:48:57 PM EDT
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I have a plan. The rest of the country sends their firebugs to Detroit. Current Fire policy(has been for a while now) is to let unoccupied structures burn to the ground. The Fire dept stations have been trying to map out what structures in the area are occupied, if a known abandoned structure is reported burning, they send a single truck to keep it contained to the building, but do not put it out until the building is gone. Eminent Domain wouldn't work well, the houses are not worth dick, and the City has no money to buy up useless property. Honestly, its best to just let the holdouts deal with the dead neighborhood themselves, either they die, get burned out, or come to their senses and leave. Also, the city already approached the neighboring cities about changing the borders, no city wants anything to do with anything that was part of Detroit. Wayne County, who would likely assume control of any territory ceded by Detroit, is woefully unprepared to deal with patrolling, let alone controlling, that large of an area. While they assist Detroit police from time to time, they generally do not bother with doing anything in the City unless requested. Unless I am downtown, very rarely do I ever see a county or state car in the city, of course, outside of the downtown area, very rarely do you see a cop, period. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 5:15:24 PM EDT
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There's some appeal now? They made the mess, and just like a private citizen, whatever it takes. As long as they don't revert to the taxpayer, let the sum bitch and the folks there rot. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I also don't understand the problem with selling assets, like a huge art collection, to pay down debt. Because much of that art was donated. The whole region benefits from it. Once it is gone, the city will just have less appeal and will keep being a drain. There's some appeal now? They made the mess, and just like a private citizen, whatever it takes. As long as they don't revert to the taxpayer, let the sum bitch and the folks there rot. But it isn't the city that suffers, it is the region. The suburbs, the foundations and companies that donated are the ones getting screwed in that deal. There are also a lot of pieces that have restrictions against being sold. Assets like the DIA, DSO, Hart Plaza, Belle Isle, they need to be kept intact or the city will be even less likely to recover. The city won't just go away after bankruptcy. It will continue to be a drain unless they fix what is wrong. Now, if you said that those city assets would be transferred over to the state or county in return for their financial assistance, I would be good with that. The DIA is fairly well run, keeping the City Council and the rest of Detroit's government away from it would be a plus. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 5:28:22 PM EDT
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<snip> It really must have been something. It's hard to believe that their society fell so far so fast that they'd just abandon these homes and buildings. If anyone tells you real estate is a great long term investment, just think of Detroit. 
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Posted: 7/22/2013 5:41:10 PM EDT
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Probably the suburbs will be forced to annex Detroit. I suspect the "reasoning" will go something like this:
http://www.salon.com/2013/07/12/white_people_killed_detroit/ Gotta love this: As for complaints that the suburbs would be forced to subsidize the city’s underfunded-by-$3.5-billion public pension system, well, hundreds of thousands of suburbanites grew up in Detroit, where they were educated by schoolteachers and kept safe by cops and firefighters who are now in danger of having their retirement benefits cut. Moving across 8 Mile Road should not relieve them of all responsibilities to the city they fled. |
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