Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is largest city in the state of Michigan with a population of 951,270 people. It is an iconic American city most famous as the birthplace of the automobile and Motown music. “The Motor City,” “Motown” and “The Paris of the Midwest” are just some of the nicknames it is known by. People moving to Detroit are drawn by its ever flourishing culture, arts and music scene. The city is in a constant state of reinvention and has never failed to be a force to be reckoned with.
Economy:
Although not as prominent as before due to the globalization of its manufacturing, the automobile industry is still a primary force in the Detroit economy. Virtually all key engineering and testing functions of The Big Three (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) still take place in Detroit, requiring the skills of thousands of workers.
Other major industries include advertising, finance, chemicals and computer software. There is also a budding industry that centers on researching hydrogen fuel cells and other non-petroleum power generating technologies that may drive the automobiles of the future. Being a labor pool of skilled workers, Detroit continues to be attractive as a business venue for various corporations. Its wide array of business opportunities, exceptional quality of life and excellent education system make Detroit a primary moving destination.
History:
Detroit began to take shape into its current form when French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac landed on the banks of the Detroit River and established a fort in 1701. In 1760, French rule gave way to British. As a result of Jay's Treaty, United States took over Detroit 1796. Detroit was incorporated as a city in 1815.
In 1896, Henry Ford built his first car in Detroit. Although automobiles had been around for a while, Ford gained attention because of his development of the line assembly technique of mass production. Detroit became a household name throughout the world because of its numerous automobile factories which, through Ford’s innovative production technique, were churning out massive quantities of finished products.
Tourism:
Aside from cars, world-class music is also produced in Detroit. Motown and techno music have their roots in the city. Being the hometown of such world famous singers as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Eminem, the Winans, and Kid Rock, Detroit is teeming with bars, clubs and concert venues that showcase homegrown talent as well as national and international stars.
Detroit also has a rich cultural scene, including such world-respected institutions as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Opera House, Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Fisher and Fox theatres. For sports lovers, there is no better place to live than Detroit. The city loves its sports and takes pride in the Detroit Pistons professional basketball team, the Detroit Red Wings hockey team, the Detroit Tigers baseball team, the Detroit Lions football team and numerous amateur sports teams. Sports fans frequent the three major sports venues in the city: Comerica Park (home of the Detroit Tigers), Ford Field (home of the Detroit Lions), and Joe Louis Arena (home of the Detroit Red Wings)
Colleges/Universities:
• Marygrove College
• Wayne County Community College
• Wayne State University
Interesting Facts:
• “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984), “The Crow” (1994), “Dreamgirls” (2006) and “Gran Torino” (2008) are just some of the box office hits filmed in Detroit.
• The first four-way, three-color traffic light was created by William Potts, a Detroit police officer, in 1920.
• Detroit is the potato chip capital of the world, based on consumption.
Helpful Links:
• Detroit Real Estate
• Detroit Storage Facility
• Detroit Dental Offices
• Detroit Box Companies
• Detroit Moving Guide