EVERYONE Regrets Moving to Detroit Michigan
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- Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
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It may shock people to realize that Detroit used to have an efficient public transportation system of buses, electric buses and electric trolleys up to 1959. The trolleys were taken off line and sold to Mexico City that year. The Trolley Buses were still in service until the late 1960s. You could go all over town on 25 cents with a 5 cent transfer that was good for two transfers. It wasn't until 1970, the year I graduated high school that the fare was raised five cents. Then something fell apart in the mid 1970s when I left for the Navy. The price of bus fares was increased to over $1.00 and the bus system started loosing money. It seems that the transportation system was at its most efficient under the DSR. All of this fell apart under the new Detroit Transportation Department. What is amazing is that all across the board there were efficient and success services in place that functioned for decades. But when they were taken over by a new generation that found it necessary to make radical changes, the results were failure.
Do understand that viewing Detroit today is not what is was when it was a vital city. But realize what was and what worked in the past might be examples of what could and should be today. If we had it before, why CAN'T we have it now? There has to be a solution.
it kinda blows the mind on how with all that they have that it isnt one of the best transit networks out there. What may need to happen is to dissolve the DDOT completely and replace it with a board that will do what the public needs. Myself having been in Downtown recently you've got no less than 3 different public transit lines servicing the downtown thats not including the people mover and the street cars. Compare that to Toronto.. similar size with similar systems the TTC works quite well. Maybe they should take from the ttc and apply some of the knowhow there.
The Big Three lobbied to get rid of a lot of public transportation and still try to prevent new systems.
Oh, certainly. At one point Detroit was one of the richest cities in the world. That's pretty intense.
That is part of the e problem.. Detroit trying to use.. “back in the day” view of the city. It’s no longer.
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You're a really great presenter, very warm and inviting. I'm not looking for a house but I live in SE michigan, and I always enjoy your videos.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
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It's clear that the city govt. does not want to draw in many new residents, otherwise the taxes would be ridiculously low. Only when a city is extremely attractive, high taxes will work.
Yep. People are mad about there not being enough hotels and there's whole neighborhoods gone and NOTHING is there. Just empty lots. So your right is like they want the city smaller or something
No, it’s Democrats. They have 0 ability to reflect.
They don't want it to have historically accurate racial populations.
@@lhp2aHistorically Detroit was nearly 100 percent white - it's history back to 1701
@timothykeith1367 thank you for the elementary school history lesson. Why do you not have the critical thinking skills to understand that Detroit's government does not want a white majority?
I left Detroit more than 35 years ago. I grew up there, and I still feel a fondness for many things like Belle Isle and the Henry Ford Museum to name a few. I feel that it is improving in many ways.
Sounds like Detroit was a big part of your life! It's cool that you still have good memories of the city. Maybe it's time for a nostalgic visit back to your old stomping grounds?
The actual city of Detroit (not including the metro area) would benefit so much from better public transportation. I'd love to make more trips downtown for restaurants or sports events but I don't feel super comfortable parking down there. But there are some great places to visit like the theatres, restaurants, etc. If I could hop on a train the metro area to downtown I'd love to do that.
Ya but the suburbs don't want it. They have voted it down every time. They want the safety. High taxes and lots of cops.
The Big 3 lobby’s against mass transit projects so they can sell more cars.
@@horseplop9 it's like Atlanta then
iv parked everywhere from Birmingham and Beverly hills to six mile and also downtown just gotta be observant
@@horseplop9 detroit has the highest taxes in the state of michigan.
It's a great town pulling itself up out of 40 years of bad history into a much brighter future. The books are balanced, the city's bond rating has been raised twice recently, classic skyscrapers downtown are being totally refurbished and repurposed -- successfully -- Michigan State U. and the University of Michigan will soon be breaking ground for new tech colleges downtown, the crime rate is declining, the four-mile riverfront has been cleared of abandoned buildings and renovated into a beautiful park and walking route...the list goes on, and a lot of people who live there love the place. Detroit is doing fine. Come and see for yourself.
Agreed
Auto insurance is unaffordable in Detroit.
Any insurance. Some companies quit quoting policies for anyone living in certain ZIPS in Detroit.
auto insurance suck in the state of Michigan Michigan insurance is garbage
Stop buying it. Let the system collapse.
Cure is a joke. Until insurances stop looking at people age, race, credit, marriage, degree and zip code prices will continue to be high. Insurance should be based on a person driving record period. A person has perfect driving record and still paying high insurance based on the criteria I listed.
The worst in the nation. 😑
New sub here, thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching!!
Metro Detroit has some of the nicest neighborhoods in the US
funny how people not from Detroit think they know about Detroit
Yes especially people from Oakland County hahahahahahaha
Yes!
I grew up in Detroit it BLOWS
I'm not from Detroit but I once lived there and I don't know what it's like now
Man I agree he explains my life.
I sure as hell didn’t regret moving out of Detroit!
Detroit's loss, your gain! Sometimes a change of scenery is all we need.
Facts the people rotten 😂
The weather should be number two or three lol I love your honest to God truth, and I can totally agree with most of the points that are being made here. I am moving soon.
you like black tees like i do? express. they never fade and fit great and really dont wrinkle. 22$ a pop but well worth iti have several in black white and grey and have had them for years... still like new!
Yep!! I've thought about grabbing some from express but I'm weird about fit. Maybe I'll check them out.
Sum of us born n raised n Detroit East Side 4 life 50+ yrs
That's some serious Detroit pride right there! 50+ years on the East Side is impressive. You must have seen it all.
Downtown/Midtown areas are actually pretty cool. Especially when you compare before and after over the last decade
Absolutely!! It has changed a TON
As a Detroiter, I was prepared to wanna fight after watching this!! But… you’re right LOL
I did my homework 😄
what is he right about because a lot of what he said just not true
Another reason why I don't care for most people here... TOO MISERABLE! 😕
I kinda wanna move to Detroit now.
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Shoot me too just seen the home prices and I can buy a mansion for what I pay here in California for a 3 bedroom shack
@@Cristian-ct2vm true. Just depends on location 😄
Me too!
I feel like anyone moving to Detroit needs to be evaluated by s mental health professional.
Maybe the city just needs some extra love and understanding!
Facts, and I'm from there 😂
I love Detroit and I currently work at a school near the river walk.
I think it would be cool to live in the D… but yeah these are all valid reasons. 😖
I am debating a possible move to the Detroit area in the next few years for friends and family. I am originally from NYC grew up out west and currently live in Ohio. I would mostly worry about the crime or sketchiness more than anything else.
Does anyone knuw how farminhton hills matches up?
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I live slightly west and north of Farmington Hills. It's going down hill. Don't do it.
Farmington Hills is cool it's near Novi, cops are on point, just stay out Detroit 😂
@ricosally6734 @ricosally6734 you need to pay closer attention to surroundings.
Rot is seeping outwards. Dude I'm FH got shot by a basketball person in his own driveway not long ago.
@@lhp2a got shot by a basketball person! What?
I seem to remember a Target near 8 Mile and Outer Drive when I lived in Detroit in the late 90s. Is it gone now?
Must be gone - the closest Target to that area is in Farmington Hills
@@PaulWolfert Sad to see how much Detroit has changed since I moved back West in 2000. I think this was where the Target had been- maps.app.goo.gl/6bdRsVdkQi7DKawk7
WRONG! HAHA. Another Oakland County wannabe Detroiter. The Closest Target is right up Gratiot outside of downtown proper@@PaulWolfert
It's gone too much crime, theft.
Can you please create the video about the NEZ?
Absolutely! I just need to have someone clearly explain it to me. That's been the biggest issue
The smell is factories pollution and deteriorating sewer pipes I love Detroit I'm from Ypsi
Thank you. It's a "motor" city so motor stuff stinks. Lol
Im from phoenix and planning on moving to Detroit next year, is it dangerous to live in Detroit?
@@IntelyseOPS Yeah, don't live there. Live by there instead, Detroit has really nice suburbs
How about the smell of Salt Lake? You guys don't know what winter is. I grew up in Alaska. Also, who really wants to shop. Can't imagine anything more boring.
Born and raised in Detroit in ‘62’ fled Detoilet 🚽 in ‘87’ to Livonia,Michigan
Thanks for sharing your story! It's always interesting to hear where viewers are from. A lot of the people I've met in Livonia over the years moved from Detroit.
I've lived in Detroit for my entire 50 years of life on this planet. Everything you said is right. Our city council sucks, and so does our board of education.
when is was i kid i worked in Detroit i used the love that smell it smells like life
Maybe it was a different smell?
The schools and taxes are what kills me. You have NO PUBLIC SCHOOL options. Zero. No one who can help it, would send their kids to a DPS.
My granddad said to me if nana stop working probably well move back to the place my family are supposed to be nana regret living here i think.
They voted for Tlaib. It's one of the worst cities in America.
Adios. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Doing my research for real estate investment. I texted you. Sat 6/17
here's actually no"RIVER"off of the city;it's technically a STRAIT,connecting two larger bodies of water(Lake Saint Clair and Lake Erie)
On the school issue, consider Detroit Promise- Detroit residents who graduate from a Detroit high school (can be public, private, or home school) are eligible for 4 years tuition free at any Michigan public university. Many Detroiters take advantage of this program and sending their kids to Michigan and Michigan State tuition free. Doesn’t fit the narrative of this video, so I guess that’s why it wasn’t mentioned.
that is really really cool!!!
That is wonderful, but the public schools are horrible.
How publicly talked about/known is that?
Didn't know that.
Promise program is for community college. And was already available for low income families with a Pell grant. Most detroit high school graduates can't even pass the requirements to enter community college programs without first taking remedial English and math classes.
I was ran out of the city of Detroit. For about 7 months I got rejected from over 50 different nursing jobs in the area. I later discovered the reasons given were not legitimate reasons, but people's opinions and desires for my life. I want to know why healthcare in this city seems to be dominated by cut throat, undereducated cliques...versus people who develop and maintain talent?
They voted for Tlaib. Nuff said
Smell maybe from River Rouge area...hydrogen sulfide. It used to be...haven’t lived there in many years.
That could be it! The city doesn't smell all the time but when it does...it's bad.
I wonder where Paul lives?
Weed. It smells like weed
hahaha
That's the south also. I smell that dank disgusting weed in the air down south. How is Detroit a lot worse than this? Plus higher cost of living overall in Atlanta and the Carolinas. I think they're becoming what Detroit already went through to tell you the truth.
@@transdiycigarandfoodreview7910true statement!! Born and raised in the Carolina’s and took a role supporting Detroit and I actually prefer it there!!
I thought that was the green cloud 😂
Smart, rich
" I am just a poor man from Detroit `carry 3 clips 45 cal Gold Dots S&W Shield with Ported barrel
carry at all times dead sure or dead live in Detroit poor me pour me a drink
wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
Thanks for the video! However, 9 out of 10 authentic reviews say Detroit is getting back on track and one of the most underrated cities in the US. What is the truth then? :)
As a new Farmington Hills resident who is born, raised and was from Detroit I love the comeback in some neighborhoods it looks beautiful and now well put together I was amazed when driving down 6 Mile from Livernois to Wyoming but there are some things that needs to be fixed. I say find a very nice neighborhood that is comfortable and nice. However I don’t like the income tax if you work outside the city and car insurance it’s wild as hell. And that’s why I moved to Oakland County and bought a condo. I still love Detroit but living there no way Jose!
There is no comeback. What are you on?
Imagine a rug that was flooded and stunk that’s why it smells u guys just a huge rug..
An important thing to recognize crime rate isn't reliable everywhere the same, because depending on the city and neighborhood, crime reporting is lessened due to the snitches-get-stitches policy.
This is the truth, and it's why crime is "going down."
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Surprised at how recent this video is. Detroit has come a long way by this point. Public transportation definitely needs improvement but can't you just drive. I'm pretty sure that's allowed in Detroit. Anyway, keep up the good work Detroit. Long ways to go but definitely in the right direction.
Wrong
B.S.!!!! I love the smell of Detroit. You're probably smelling the underground steam. With over 50 miles of steam mains - and because it is so old. The system dates to 1903, when it was opened by Detroit Edison Electric Company. It’s also very leaky, as evidenced by all the steam seen rising from city sidewalks and streets.
Haha, so you're saying I should bottle up the smell of Detroit and sell it as a fragrance? I might just become a millionaire!
It might only cater to the hipster crowds though haha@@PaulWolfert
@@GEN_X_ 😂😂😂😂
There was broken glass everywhere, i cant remember one square feet being clear lol
Bro i live in the moter city
Detroit has 2.4% income tax
I should have included that!!
I'm one of them! Bottom of the barrel is everywhere!
Seriously there’s not a Costco? 🤷🏽♂️ Anywhere?
But also I think a lot of what I’m hearing here is “ you gotta love some grit” 😜👍
There is like 10 miles north and there is Whole Foods in Midtown Detroit which is way better than any of those corporate garbage grocery stores.
I know, right? It's like living in a world without free samples! But hey, I guess we'll just have to make do with other stores and their not-so-amazing free snack options.
@@GEN_X_where do recommend someone from Colorado to move to that's somewhat safe but affordable I'm not a rich guy
have you ever been to detroit?
Yep
Only for game days. lol. He's from Oakland County. LOL
@@GEN_X_ I'm not a sports fan. Lived in Detroit when it was worse.
So did I! 2002 when I went to Wayne State. @@PaulWolfert
@@GEN_X_ lol
Never mind about Costco or Target, there are no major SUPERMARKETS in the city limits. Let's get down to brass tacks, Paul. The reason why is because of the high rate of retail shrinkage, a.k.a. THEFT. Detroit used to boast of MANY major department stores and chain supermarkets, dominated by Borman Foods whose premier stores were Wrigley's, Packer, and later Farmer Jack's as well as Kroger and A&P. None of those exist anymore. The Farmer Jack (formerly Wrigley) on Wyoming at Seven Mile is now a Rite Aid. People living on the northwest end of Detroit have to go to Ferndale or Royal Oak to shop at a real grocery store.
Meijer's took a chance and built a store at Woodward and 8 Mile. They went to the effort to also build a mini Police Station there. If this is necessary, is it any wonder why major retailers do not want to locate in the city of Detroit? This will never be overcome until some serious attention is given to the social attitudes of the population as well as addressing the poverty issues and their causes. To be fair, the loss of manufacturing jobs contributed to the economic problem as well.
One of the untold parts of the city's history is the 25 year turnover cycle that has continued to push the Blue Collar and Middle Class further north beginning with urban renewal and freeway projects that cleared old neighborhoods and forced the population from blighted areas further north. It is common knowledge that all major cities have their problem areas and the people who come out of that culture are products of their environments, unfortunately. (But there are countless stories of those coming from these conditions who rose above them and became productive citizens.)
The other unfortunate issue is that urban renewal was never planned to improve the environment of that displaced population. It was a superfical action that ignored that detail and failed to address the needs of the displaced people. In some regards this was address in the construction of "Housing Projects." But this was not enough. What Urban Renewal was actually designed for was a means of bringing professionals into the city, many who worked downtown. This was the case of what happened with the famous "Black Bottom" section, and various "slums" around Hastings Street and other locations on the southeast side. The Lafayette Park development of the mid 1950s at Gratiot and Rivard is one such example.
The unfortunate reality, and a sensitive, if not controversial truth is that much of the crime and social dysfunction associated with slums was moved further into the city, making residents uncomfortable. This was seen to threatened Property Values as the fear of or existence of crime entered the neighborhoods. Such things not only drove down property values, but increased insurance rates. These things were what motivated the push further north. Also, the new Expressways leading out of the city made this desirable.
Much of what was referred to as "White Flight" was Racially based. The same issues that were a concern for White residents were shared by Working Class and Middle Class Black residents. When we moved to Northwest Detroit in 1965, we had a neighbor across the street who lamented, "I guess I haven't any place else to run." YES, he said that. Then in 1967 we had a so-called "Race Riot" that has complicated explanations as there is no single story that explains its motivation in spite of a recent movie. What is most apparent was that the day after the Riot started, on a Sunday, phones were ringing, calls coming from Real Estate agents pushing sales of new properties in Southfield under the scare tactic that property values were going to be affected due to the Riot. Right away, For Sale signs starting going up. And within three years, the population in Northwest Detroit moved to new homes in Southfield. I am sure that the population records between 1967 and 1972 will reflect this tremendous increase, much of which I witnessed, as I saw neighbors and friends follow this exodus. This is what the social circle that I was part of witnessed. And the rest, as they say, "is history."
Well said! I agree 1000%.
WRONG. Whole Foods is right in Midtown and better than any of those corporate garbage grocery stores you shop at and incorrect again. You can easily drive up to Grosse Pointe right on the Detroit border for Trader Joes and Kroger. Tell us your from Oakland County. You know nothing about Detroit. LOL
To save me time what areas have the lowest crime/up and coming? I’m considering buying there.😂
You should check out neighborhoodscout.com - I have all of my buyers use it when picking a place to live.
Are you from detroit mi
No he is Not. Because do you hear the undertones in video
California needs Detroit 😅
Ha! that would be interesting.
Steering video. Not saying things directly but, you imply plenty.
I have a friend of mine that still lives there he does not let his kids go to Detroit schools he drives them to out
I know about the smell. It turned me off
Because I wanna fix your pro sports teams. BTW your car insurance costs are still lower than CA's
We'd love it if someone would fix our teams 😄
As a Native of Detroit I LOVE my city if you don't like it DON'T come here why do people want to throw Detroit under the Bus just leave US alone we have enough to focus on 💯
What did you do? Must be something so horrible, you imposed this serious and inhumane punishment to yourself.
@@Ultradude604 WTF are you talking about Re read what I said
Detroit threw itself under the Bus, with all its corruption, but that’s a whole nother video
@@user-zw9ki6lk5t BULLSHIT the Big 3 left how you going to tell me about a city I was born and raised in #TryAgain
It does have a stinky smell lol. I call it “Dirty D”
😂😂😂 you're not alone!
Still better than Jacksonville, Florida!
Only 10% of New York has any public transportation at all. It’s all contained within in NYC. You know because it’s New York City it’s filthy, scawy, and loud no matter what.
Do you live in Detroit or one of the burbs? Or not even in the state?
I live in the burbs. Born in Detroit and I help people buy and sell homes all over Metro Detroit..
@@PaulWolfert yeah tell us anything born in detroit cut it out
some of the best hospital in state right here in detroit
The smell is from big juggalo ballz
Hahaha - such a unique fragrance! Faygo & facepaint.
You convinced not prevented with you delivery
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#detroit checker cab😂😂
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Funny how you had the Nerve to say the weather like the so great in the suburb
BlaBlaBla...I LOVE DETROIT !!!!!!
What are the main colors in the smog in Los Angeles? Leave your answer in the comments.
Well, the main colors in the smog in Los Angeles are a lovely blend of pollution gray and exhaust pipe black. It's like a modern art masterpiece!
One of the worst cities I’ve ever been to
It's not THAT bad.
Inconsistent city services is not acceptable for me and my family. Live outside Detroit!
A lot of people agree with you!
Grew just outside of the southeast Detroit work in Detroit now
Detroit is coming back has been the saying since the 80s
The smell is from water treatment
The city is still completely corrupt has been since Coleman young was mayor
Let’s add in crime no one having car insurance the cluster of the illtich family taking grants for projects then doin nothing w properties They scooped up for cheap.
So here’s a the big complaint when the Super Bowl came a few years ago. No nice bars or restaurants The casinos are lame and your prob gonna get robbed at one no nice night clubs or strip clubs
Basically there is nothing to do in Detroit
It’s a giant crap hole
It’s why Dan Gilbert got tired of the fight w the city and pulled back his plans
Yeah, it sounds like there are definitely challenges in Detroit, but every city has its own unique journey. Hopefully, positive changes are on the horizon!
Even RoboCop left
Hahaha - true. What happened with the RoboCop statue we were getting at the train station!?
You look like a million bucks too.
Trash incinerator under the city. in the winter the steam comes up out of the street manhole covers. Thats proly the smell, though i never smell it. Car insurance is high because there are SO MANY uninsured motorists. As far as the blight, idk move to Detroit and get your own block. Turn the best house into your home, make the rest Traps. You got a nice investment. OMG JK I would never do that🤫 my biggest regret is all the money i spend at the casino. Thanks for talking crap about my city🤣😂🤣
Moving to Detroit to get my own block sounds like quite the drastic solution! Maybe I'll stick to dealing with the steamy manhole covers for now.
Funny how one of the reasons was transportation when metro detroit as it's call don't have any lol
because ann arbor and the rest don't have concert or broadway plays or any of that
Nobody moves to Detroit.
We simply pick a side.
WRONG
What is the smell? Dead bodies? 😮
🤔🤔🤔🤔 possible.
TLDR: Nothing worth watching
I can't stand when these RUclipsrs come to Detroit and only show the run down parts. Smh man you not from the town dawg. Detroit has plenty of beautiful neighborhoods n areas. That blows my mind!! Bro that TV be lying like a mug
I make videos about the good and the bad. Not sure about the other guys on RUclips but my childhood home was at 12250 Heyden.
Why would anybody want to move to Detroit
There's about a thousand videos on RUclips about the nice parts of Detroit if you're actually interested
There are a bunch of reasons people love living in Detroit- that's actually a good idea for a video 😀
Detroit is a kindergarten compared to oakland.
it smells better than LA on its worst day
Funny how you bring up the roads like politics don't play a part in that
That's your problem smell you 🤣
Could be my upper lip 🤷♂️
Why I don't hear how you can't ride a bike safe in novi or all the other middle of nowhere city you talk about no sidewalks no street lights no fun in the woods
Terrible roads !
Yes!!
@@PaulWolfert I saw the shittiest roads ever when I went to Indianapolis. How are Detroit roads any worse than that? Indy was a nightmare plus I'm pretty sure their crime rate passed Detroit.
Try some of the roads in Alaska. Try driving the Alaska Highway.
stop downing d town its me birth place place . shame on you young man. do better F`r
If you watch the whole video, I'm not downing it. It's my birthplace too.
Only time i smell anything is when riding past Marathon in southwest Detroit, and i wish they would tear it down. But you guys like to mock...keep that same energy a few years from now when the comeback is real. Some people like Detroit being down like this. Certain people do that is. All you have to do is look back at history to see what people that is.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! It's interesting to hear different opinions on the situation in Detroit. I'm not trying to bring the city down and definitely want to see it come ALL the way back.
You should look in the mirror !
The Number 11 (Eleven) reason people REGRET moving to Detroit:
The whole place has the aroma of a big, fetid, post-taco-tuesday wolfart
(No offence to Paul or metro Detroitians)
Pretty sure the smell was one of the reasons I listed...
@@PaulWolfert That's why we are all on #TeamWolfert ✊🏻
Great job man
You look really old, how old are you?