The Detroit News would like to tell you that Detroit is cool. It may, the News reveals, appeal to artsy types who enjoy loft-dwelling and alcohol consumption. And further, those same hipsters may be the key to the Motor City's rebirth.
Our biggest question: does this mean D'Mongo's Speakeasy isn't cool anymore?
Excerpt: The creative class, according to the theory, will be the driving force for economic development in the 21st century. They range from the artists to engineers to community activists. The state's Cool Cities initiative has pumped some $5 million over the past four years into more than 107 development projects across the state to enhance the areas' "cool cities" stature.
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