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Leanan on June 16, 2009 - 9:11am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

The future for the rest of us, maybe...

A few retailers are thriving. Family Dollar Stores Inc. has opened 25 outlets since 2003. A handful of independent coffee shops and a newly opened Tim Horton's franchise cater to workers downtown.

Discount grocer Aldi Inc. opened stores in the city in 2001 and 2005. A spokeswoman said the chain is "very bullish" on Detroit. Farmer's markets draw crowds looking for fresh produce.

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Durandal on June 16, 2009 - 1:08pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I was so disappointed. Tim Horton's opened up shop in the building right across from the Rencen the very week after I stopped flying up there for work. It now occupies the space that the Starbuck's coffee used to be. Downtown Detroit is actually not bad during the day, and especially if you travel in packs with your other coworkers. :) I also never had any problem walking through downtown at night, but I stayed only to very specific areas.

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