detroit

Unsure if this is the right place to post this. Was wondering if Detroit is still fairly crime-ridden? I don't feel like getting shot or stabbed over the $20 in my pocket. I'd likely be train-hopping in on Norfolk Southern into the Dearborn or Melvindale area. Thanks in advance!

I looking for a new homebase out of Minneapolis. I've heard some things about Detroit, but it seems to be in extremes. I've heard it's not bike-friendly and the public transit is a mess. I would need a car to get around. But, I know a lot of punks and hippies moved that way and they are turning...

25yr old from Suwannee, FL. Been living around and about for awhile now. Spent the last 6yrs based out in Detroit, but was staying out this way in the Cascadian region before that. I don't travel anymore, but still help out fam te best I can when, and where I see em. I'm posted up in Portland...

Looking to start a band to jam with/travel in Detroit. Crust folk just instruments we can bring with us easy

Looking to start some short of punk band. In Detroit. Detroit crust kids?

I know of a few good squats close to Detroit. Hmu for the area and how to get in

I've had a lot of free time lately now that I'm not on the road so that's why I've been spamming y'all with my photos and travels and everything. :p Since I'm a student, the only thing that keeps me from running out of lecture halls every day screaming is that I fit in travel as much as I can...

Found a house around more abounded houses rail road tracks and a 24hour store.

I have Square on my phone to use when someone owes me money and they make the excuse: "I don't have any cash right now..." and I whip out my Square reader and say, "Not a problem!'. This guy has a new approach. Plus, it sounds like he's doing some good stuff. ----------- A homeless man in...

Technically, he is not squatting because the owner wants him there to deter thieves and destruction, but pretty nice deal, all in all.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2015/09/17/detroit-neighborhood-plea-want-squatters/32558019/ “There’s so much abandonment here, we need (squatters) to turn the neighborhood around,” said Jennifer Mergos, property owner. Wanted: One good squatter. Neighbors in...

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/12/07/opinion/sunday/exposures-detroit-by-air-alex-maclean.html?_r=0 EXPOSURES Detroit by Air Photographs by Alex S. MacLean The neighborhood of Brush Park in the foreground, downtown Detroit in the background and Windsor, Ontario, on the horizon. You...

So I am on the road right now but I rent a house in detroit, but I have also secured a house I am trying to squat. I am however trying to legally own it. Does anyone have personal experience taking over a house in detroit? I have talked to a neighbor of the squat and he also squated his house...

More shit on how far Detroit has fallen. Cool none the less. I have only posted the first page, so if your interested visit the website and continue on. http://goobingdetroit.tumblr.com/ Formerly, comparing Detroit property on Google Streetview (c. 2009) and Bing Streetview (c. 2012)...

Ill be back in Detroit tomorrow or the next day, I know plenty of good areas to squat and I'm looking for people to help clean one up. Hit me up if your in the area and ill give you directions to the squat.

Found this on: https://roadtrippers.com/blog/help-save-a-city-by-buying-a-historic-home-for-only-1-dollars-000 Help save a city by buying a historic home for only $1,000 18 April, 2014 Tatiana Do you have $1,000 burning a hole in your wallet? Are you in the market for a historic home? Well...

Apparently the options for squats in Detroit are endless, and people just farm on abandoned properties. Planning on hitting up Florida gatherings for the duration of february, but if anyone is interested in bunkering down in Detroit I am down. I have some college horticulture experience and...

Interesting article... Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500 After college, as my friends left Michigan for better opportunities, I was determined to help fix this broken, chaotic city by building my own home in the middle of it. I was 23 years old.posted on January 9, 2014 at 11:01pm EST...

~Has anyone set up a squat in Detroit? If so how was it?

The occupy midwest conference is in Detroit Aug. 23-26. There will be Teach-ins, workshops, and entertainment to be had. Along with many more festivities. I myself do not associate with occupy but still going with my affinity group to show support for direct action. Anyone else attending from STP?