Remembering 2016 Detroit
What was Detroit like 10 years ago?
On today's Daily Detroit, inspired by the trend on social media, we're taking a warm walk through a very specific era: Detroit in 2016 and how it stacks up to 2026.
Jer, Norris, and Devon remember a city that still felt like a secret to everyone else.
When it felt like the creative class was driving the narrative, loft parties were happening in half-abandoned buildings, and you could still find a decent apartment for under $1000.
We talk about how that energy shifted as big development showed up faster than expected, squeezing some creatives to the…
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