Originally Posted by
motytrah
What the story points out is a lot of folks outside MI don't know squat about why Detroit has been decaying. What's happening in Detroit has more to do with racial tensions, suburban sprawl (aka white flight), and old factories on confined lots that didn't work with post 70s manufacturing methods.
I think the reasons for Detroit's decay can and will be debated for many years. But I do think that Detroit's bankruptcy will not be unique. I believe several large cities are watching the bankruptcy process and will probably follow Detroit's lead in the next few years.