I feel that, a lot of times, Detroiters have an aversion…
“I feel that, a lot of times, Detroiters have an aversion to seeing nice new things come into Detroit. But I'm like, 'What's wrong with that? Everywhere else has it! Why can't we?'”
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Detroit residents often resist new developments, feeling they belong elsewhere, which hinders local progress.
In simple terms: People resist change in their city.
Embrace new ideas locally.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city council meetings
- neighborhood revitalization
- business investment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster pride in local innovation?
- What benefits arise from welcoming new projects?
Change can be perceived as loss of identity.