Change, Growth & Progress

What do you see when you see Detroit? Most would comment that it’s a dilapidated wasteland not worth saving, which is heartbreaking to hear. I hope, through this blog, that your eyes are quickly opening to the beauty and resurgence of this great American city. Detroit is growing and constantly changing. I like to think of the city being on the verge of an evolution because just in the short time I’ve lived here, I’ve witnessed nothing but change, growth and progress.

Spirit Of Detroit

When you think of change it’s normally centered on something being different right? This is my perspective when looking at the city, it’s constantly changing. When you come from a small town change is something that tends to make you a little apprehensive mainly from the limited change opportunity in rural locations. This is something I’ve overwhelmingly embraced during my time living in Detroit because it’s happening each time I step outside. Change is becoming a normality in Detroit from new businesses to uplifting attitudes to energy, it’s simply invigorating and nothing short of remarkable. A city that was once thriving went into remission for a short stint is reemerging to flourish once again thanks to change from open minds.

Detroit is expanding and continues to develop in a way unique and unheard of in most large cities. I believe this growth stems from the people, those that believe enough to watch and contribute to Detroit reigniting into the powerhouse it once was known to be. Do we fear growth? To a point, yes, growth brings uncertainty and this is something the city has been faced with a number of times. But to play it safe only opens us up to disappointment knowing we could have grown that much more if we were to push the envelope just a bit further.

Spreading the Positive Energy at the Heidelberg Project

As a result of change and growth comes Detroit’s progress. We’ve come a long way in just a short period of time, against the odds. One stride at a time, the hole the media has put Detroit in is getting smaller and smaller, because we’re climbing out. In my opinion Detroit has taken great strides in moving forward which is, for the most part, the definition of progress. Businesses and city dwellers are moving TO the city and, to support progress, they are staying. In fact, the largest hurdle people have been faced with is the inevitable wait list which is not exactly a bad problem to have. 

Major steps have been taken to improve the life of the city however it is difficult to see from the outside looking in. The news and media tend to focus mainly on the negative aspects of events taking place and only momentarily focus on the positive. I challenge you to disregard everything you hear, good or bad, and pay Detroit a visit to experience the city for yourself… make your own headline in the story of your life based on factual, real time experiences from the inside looking out. Love Always, Detroit.