[balrog666]

I'd argue that Detroit is more shaped by developments over the last 40 years than by anyting that happened in the previous 260.

I agree. The development of suburbs has allowed half the population to escape the inner city. 50 years ago Detroit had 2 million people and now it has half that - deservedly in my view. Allowed a choice, nobody chooses the New Urban lifestyle except a few hippies.

[cicero's_son]

Capitalism--in the form of housing appreciation rates in New Urbanist towns--is proving you wrong.