Image: Detroit Skyline from Windsor 2025-09-01

Description: The Detroit skyline as it appeared from Windsor, Ontario on a sunny Labor Day 2025, known as the “Motor City,” Detroit sits on the Detroit River and anchors the Midwest’s third-largest regional economy after Chicago and Minneapolis-St Paul, its home to about 645,000 residents as of the 2024 census estimate update. The city is famous for its role in automotive history, its Motown and music heritage, and its designation as the first U.S. UNESCO “City of Design.” While Detroit struggled with decades of population decline, it has recently seen signs of growth and revitalization, fueled by downtown investment, restored buildings, and a celebrated 5.5-mile riverfront voted the best in the nation. Metro Detroit counts over 5.4 million people (combined statistical area) and a GDP near $276 billion, driven heavily by the auto industry. The city boasts over 100 parks, distinctive foods like Detroit-style pizza and Coney dogs, and is one of the few U.S. cities with all four major sports teams based downtown. Despite lingering challenges, Detroit is reshaping itself as a city of culture, innovation, and resilience.
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