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Denise — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:16:47 GMT

Thank you for posing the question.
I have lived in and near Downtown Detroit for over 10 years and frankly there will never be any other place for me except perhaps a place even closer to the river. On weekdays I get take out and drive to Belle Isle and have lunch looking at all God's gifts, there are so many. On evenings and weekends I walk the river walk or simply sit down there and read a book. I have love trying new restaurants and Downtown is abundant with them. I am single and 52, I have never had a fear of my city and hope I never will. I simply LOVE MY Detroit.
I say My Detroit because everyone has a different experience mine just happens to be one of the best. I enjoy more than just Downtown, on weekends I also like to take my nieces and nephews to the Chandler Park Aquatic Center, it is a little slice of fun right in the city, with gas the way it is I drive there it's close, clean and economical.
Small children ages tot's to per teen actually have a ball, it is not very huge but most enjoyable especially from 10:00am until 3:00pm after that things change, us older folk and kids, turn the park over to the Teens and Young Adults.
I work indirectly with law enforcement so I know about the crime first had, but I refuse to be removed from my space and happy place so I will continue to fight the good fight and LOVE MY DETROIT!

Denise

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Dusty — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:32:04 GMT

Nikki- thanks for your input. As a DAC member, I couldn't agree more. Not only is the club a great place to visit and/or work, but there are countless places to eat, drink and be merry ;-)

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Nikki — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:02:41 GMT

Hello,

This is a very interesting blog! I live in Detroit (downriver) and work right in the heart of downtown (DAC). As employees, we park in our own garage, and eat lunch in an employee dining area, so I don't really have problems in those areas.
I love the location, though. We go to after-work get togethers at surrounding places (Proof, The Woodward, Coaches Corner, etc) and if we want to step out for lunch for a change of menu/scenery, we can walk to Elwood, Coaches, Detroit Beer Co., etc.
Plenty of places downtown have Happy Hour activities, it's just about keeping an ear to the street. I receive an email with local Detroit activities and such. Proof Martini bar has happy hour prices on Mondays (half off martinis and appetizers) and I believe every day between 5 and 6 or 7 are half off drinks. The Rhino in Harmonie Park has happy hour festivities and it's perfect for sitting outside and having an after-work drink. The Woodward (Compuware Bldg) is perfect for happy hour gatherings. There are many quaint places for these kinds of events. My co-workers and I have a blast down here!

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Dusty — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:04:29 GMT

Bob- please list your website. I agree that the FD Lofts would be a great options as well. Thanks for posting.

Dusty

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Robert Heide, President Urban Life Development — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:24:14 GMT

Suzanne,
Why not consider Eastern Market? We are nearby DMC, Woodward, Brush Park, the stadiums and downtown with convenient freeway access & abundant free parking. We have 30 lofts in a recently rehabilitated 1917 historic building on Russell St. in the Market. Tenants include a number of creative businesses including graphic & website designers, event & video producers, engineers and lawyers to name a few. The spaces are unique and not run of the mill 'office space'. If you are interested please call 313-832-3000.

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Dusty — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:58:15 GMT

Suzanne- thanks for your comments! Please feel free to email me at dusty@detroitoffice.org. I'd be happy to forward the information of a building owner/rep right off of Woodward on Canfield in the heart of the DMC, Wayne State Med Center. They've got great/brand new space- pretty much any square footage accepted as far as I know. Again, look forward to talking with you soon. Dusty

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Suzanne Rodgers — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:33:25 GMT

Hi, what a great blog about Detroit. I'm a Detroiter, I live in the city but I work in the burbs, however I am looking into the possibility of setting up office space for myself, I am a Psychotherapist and would like to find space on Woodward near the medical center and close to Zacarro's Market, what a great place!! I love to hear about people moving back to the city! Suzanne Rodgers

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Nev — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:32:05 GMT

Eric,

Congrats on the Crains 20 in their 20's! Detroit Office Inc is a great initiative! I really like that you're using Social Media to help get the word out. I actually just launched a blog for the Russell Industrial Center (2.2million sq/ft of raw space!) We should get in touch and collaborate. I have a few ideas i'd like to share. Let's do this! One sq/ft @ a time!

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Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:48:21 GMT

I think one reason you don't see a more active happy scene like in NYC or Chicago is because most people do live back out in the 'burbs and have to drive home. This will change as more and more people, particularly young people keep moving downtown and to adjacent areas.

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Adam — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:37:49 GMT

Why don't you get a monthly parking pass? There is an abundance of parking downtown. No one I work with parks at the meters specifically because they they are one hour meters. Is it really that hard to walk a block or two to get from your car to your office? I actually enjoy my morning/afternoon walks to and from my building.