tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post6649672452255625393..comments2023-10-27T03:16:03.213-04:00Comments on Burgh Diaspora: The Trouble With Ann ArborJim Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-13272303018418779602010-07-06T14:21:03.857-04:002010-07-06T14:21:03.857-04:00John,
You succinctly summarize the problem. To da...John,<br /><br />You succinctly summarize the problem. To date, most shrinking cities are branding themselves as no longer part of the Rust Belt. Or, they are trying to be the next Austin or Portland.<br /><br />Detroit is basking in attention. Ann Arbor should leverage that.Jim Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-39886916543173311682010-07-06T14:13:08.995-04:002010-07-06T14:13:08.995-04:00Good post. I agree, almost everyone knows Ann Arbo...Good post. I agree, almost everyone knows Ann Arbor is close to Detroit. What's the point of selling itself as the "anti Detroit" which is just of local value at best.<br /><br />For better or worse, Ann Arbor is linked to Detroit and needs to find the strengths and synergies between their brands.<br /><br />One good idea would be to put some Of the University Of Michigan's programs in Detroit itself. The Art, Music Deptartments and urban planning departments come to mind.<br />Remember that Cranbrook which is close to Detroit, is also an important art school.<br /><br />This has to be done in a careful rational way.John Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099009144603936211noreply@blogger.com