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Detroit's Introspection Paid Off

Detroit's Introspection Paid Off

By the time the city filed for bankruptcy in 2013, Detroit was at least a decade into the internal restructuring needed emerge stronger. Today there's a solid foundation for growth.

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A view of the Dequindre Cut Greenway in Detroit. Opened in 2009, the urban recreational path was formerly a below-grade rail line spur of the Grand Trunk Railroad. Today it links downtown and the riverfront with East Side institutions like Eastern Market, and several residential neighborhoods. Source: detroitriverfront.org.

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