Population:
The population of the Detroit PMSA is 5,456,428, and that of of the City of Detroit iis estimated to be about 886,671 as of 2005.
Unemployment rate (Detroit Metropolitan Area, April, 2008): 7.7%
Chamber of Commerce: www.detroitchamber.com
City Government: www.ci.detroit.mi.us/
Major Employers: Detroit Public Schools, City of Detroit, Detroit Medical Center, Chrysler Corporation
Employment Resources:
www.michiganjobhunter.com
www.freep.com
Going There? Find a Hotel in Detroit
Culture/Entertainment:
Know any good entertainment spots in Detroit? Send them to us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Detroit Puppet Theatre
25 E. Grand River
(313) 961-7777Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave.
(313) 983-6611Magic Stick
www.majesticdetroit.com/stick.aspMusic Hall
350 Madison
(313) 963-2366State Theatre
www.statetheatre.comTown Pump Tavern
100 W.Montcalm
(313) 961-1929Detroit Skyscrapers
www.detroitskyscrapers.net
Shopping: Tell us your favorite places to shop in Detroit and we will list them here. Email them to newcolonist@newcolonist.com, and we'll post them here.
John King Books
901 W. Lafayette
(313) 961-0622
www.rarebooklink.com/Pure Detroit
156 Congress
(313) 961-8320Showtime Clothing
5 708 Woodward (313) 875-9280Sibley's Shoes
6541 Woodward
(313) 875-5175
Dining: Are you in Detroit? Have you ever been to one of these eateries? Where do you like to eat? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Buddy's Pizza
17125 Conant
(313) 892-9001Lafayette Coney Island
118 W. Lafayette
(313) 964-8198Laikon Café
569 Monroe
(313) 963-7058Las Brisas
8445 W. Vernor
(313) 842-8252Z's Villa
42 Piquette
(313) 874-2680
Community:
Detroit Agriculture
www.detroitagriculture.orgCity Living Detroit
www.citylivingdetroit.comDetroit Synergy
www.detroitsynergy.comModel D Detroit
www.modeldmedia.comDetroitpreservation.com
www.detroitpreservation.comGreening of Detroit
www.greeningofdetroit.comSierra Club of Southeast Michigan
www.sierraclub.org/semgTransportation Riders United
www.detroittransit.com
Visiting Detroit? Visit www.visitdetroit.com
Transportation:
City of Detroit Department of Transportation
www.ci.detroit.mi.us/ddot/main.htm
Best Neighborhoods: What are the best neighborhoods to live in? Send your comments and suggestions to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Indian Village
Indian Village Association
(313) 922-1736Boston Edison District
www.historicbostonedison.comDowntown Living
www.citylivingdetroit.comMidtown
www.detroitmidtown.comRivertown
Rivertown Lofts
(313) 259-0011
Attractions:
Detroit Institute of ArtsNew Colonist Comments: Most people find that owning a car is a necessity in the motor city since everything is spread out and public transit is weak. There is plenty of culture, music, and easy access to Windsor, Ontario.
www.dia.orgDetroit Public Library www.detroit.lib.mi.us
Fabulous Ruins of Detroit
www.detroityes.com/
Going There? Find a Hotel in Detroit
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