Detroit Stadiums Fail To Invigorate Local Economy

Despite intensive local and national marketing of Detroit's sports and entertainment district, economic pessimism overshadows the opening of the new Ford Field.

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August 20, 2002, 1:00 PM PDT

By C. Scott Smith

"While the big anchors are in place -- the Fox Theatre, Detroit Opera House, Comerica Park and the new Ford Field, which opens Saturday -- the smaller venues that create a lively streetscape -- cafes, pubs, shops and residences -- have been slow to follow."

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

FULL STORY: FORD FIELD JOINS DETROIT REVITALIZATION: More players wanted

Tuesday, August 20, 2002 in The Detroit Free Press

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