article_snippet.sent: A series of billboards posted around New York City are seeking to encourage residents to consider a move east to Detroit.
article_snippet.sent: The idea really is to spread the word about Detroit as far as we can.
article_snippet.sent: we love the idea of Detroit being appealing to talented people from New York or anywhere,’ said Detroit native Courtney Henriette told The Detroit News.
article_snippet.sent: A series of billboards posted around New York City - including this one in Bushwick in Brooklyn - are seeking to encourage residents to consider a move east to Detroit .
article_snippet.sent: The posters say things like ‘Detroit: Just west of Bushwick,’ another says, ‘Detroit: Be left alone’ below a rainbow and a third states DetroitDetroit:
article_snippet.sent: Henriette says Henriette has been encouraged by the response the campaign has received so far and that while NYC offers an established culture, Detroit offers people the opportunity to start from scratch.
article_snippet.sent: Detroit appeals to people who really want to make something.
article_snippet.sent: There is so much opportunity but in order to grow we need people to come with people creative ideas and that brain power can be inspiring to all of us,’ Henriette told Daily Mail Online.
article_snippet.sent: In 1950, Detroit was America's fifth largest city and one of the most prosperous on the back of Detroit booming motor industry.
article_snippet.sent: But almost 55 years on, a dwindling motor industry and a dramatic fall in blue collar jobs has caused people to leave the Michigan city, abandoning people homes and businesses.
article_snippet.sent: For decades blighted by financial troubles, Detroit is currently undergoing a program of revitalization and with low rents and plenty of space Detroit can offer opportunities for people increasing being priced out of NYC.
article_snippet.sent: For decades blighted by financial troubles, Detroit is currently undergoing a program of revitalization and with low rents and plenty of space Detroit can offer opportunities for people increasing being priced out of NYC .