2017+ Championship Venue Details

[astroman31]

Originally Posted by Josh Fox

Detroit, like most cities, does have suburbs.

And as someone who frequents the area that the event will be held in, I assure you it's no more dangerous than anywhere I've been in 4 years of attending champs in Atlanta or St. Louis last year.

Instead of blindly regurgitating things spread by the mainstream media, maybe asking people who might have firsthand knowledge would be a more constructive use of your time.

I'm trying to gain understanding here, not picking a fight. So, what about Detroit is inaccurate in the description then? My impressions of Detroit are from a close friend who is finishing is residency in the city, and his stories certainly has my attention now that FIRST has announced. And they are consistent with what many others have described, even Michigan politicians. I have lived in and visited many of our nation's cities, and few, if none, seem to have the problems at the level Detroit is experiencing.

I am just trying to figure out how Detroit is a good choice an event like this. I get that there are some strong revitalization investments going on, but will they charge us an arm and a leg to stay there (aka Oakland, CA), with little affordable food options?

[Josh Fox]

Originally Posted by astroman31

I'm trying to gain understanding here, not picking a fight. So, what about Detroit is inaccurate in the description then? My impressions of Detroit are from a close friend who is finishing is residency in the city, and his stories certainly has my attention now that FIRST has announced. And they are consistent with what many others have described, even Michigan politicians. I have lived in and visited many of our nation's cities, and few, if none, seem to have the problems at the level Detroit is experiencing.

I am just trying to figure out how Detroit is a good choice an event like this. I get that there are some strong revitalization investments going on, but will they charge us an arm and a leg to stay there (aka Oakland, CA), with little affordable food options?

If you're after understanding and not a fight, broad generalizations probably aren't the best place to start, especially about a place that people work/live in/care about. And I don't know about you, but personally politicians are some of the last people I would look to for facts.

Is there a shortage of funding for snow removal/trash pickup? Sure. Is there going to be snow in late April in Detroit? Likely not, but it is Michigan so you can never be too sure. Are the streets overflowing with trash? No.

Why is Detroit a good choice? As Sam said, Cobo Hall is newly renovated. Ford Field was opened in 2002 and is a very nice facility, I'd put it on par with the Georgia Dome or Edward Jones Dome. The whole area, including the mile or so stretch between Ford Field and Cobo, like I stated before, is as safe as any areas of Atlanta or St. Louis that I've been in.

There are plenty of affordable restaurants in the city, and even grocery stores, like John mentioned above. As far as accommodations go, I'm afraid I don't have any knowledge, but if staying in the city is too expensive, there are at least a half-dozen suburbs I'd imagine could be cheaper <30 minutes away from downtown.

Some of these points were also touched on by others before you made your post. I'd read them if you want to learn more.