dfwabel said: Yea since Comerica, Ford Field and the downtown casinos revitalized the city in the last decade. Click to expand...

Without them there would be zero reason to go down there. Besides, you can't tell me hosting a Final Four, MLB All Star game and the Super Bowl was not helpful for business. Without Ilitch Holdings and the sports teams the city would be an even bigger mess.My biggest problem is the Pistons being stuck in the Palace. It is a great arena but in the middle of nowhere. Plus the loyal Pistons fan base is mainly in the city of Detroit and the suburbs of Wayne county. The people in Oakland county only show up when the team is going to six straight EC finals but, when the team is in its current shape half the arena is empty.