Bin Pan
UP 100
2016/4/7
The City of Detroit and its Marvels Detroit is probably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With an area of almost 143 square miles, it is home to some of America’s most priceless sceneries. What I love about Detroit is that it is a representation of a city that is not too large but is not too small, providing an avenue where people can be closely acquainted while maintaining an economically dynamic atmosphere for fashion, finance, entertainment, education, science and technology, and transportation. The weather in Detroit is, I would say, evenly distributed throughout the year – extreme weather occurrences are not common making the city very much liveable. The city boasts its towering city scape, displaying architectures that took inspiration from both the ancient and modern architectural designs. This integration somehow preserves the sensation of medieval civilization and the angst of modern life. The metropolitan Detroit is home to some historical landmarks including St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament – both are situated within the heart of the metro, hinting contrast of antiquity and modernism. Although Detroit is a big city, it is only the 18th most populous city in America. Not so typical of metropolitan cities. However, this poses the opportunity to enjoy the extents of its parks and amusement centres without having to worry about mob or heavy crowd. However, there is not much diversity in the city’s population with Blacks accounting to about 83% of the population. I also love the city because it has higher job prospects. The city is home to three Fortune 500 companies including the General Motors that employ thousands of workers. It is also home to large shopping centres and financial investment firms, making the city a very economic stable one. The culture of Detroit is very much an amalgamation of deep inclination towards arts, music, and entertainment. Nightlife in Detroit is very prevalent and common. And there are also music events that take place annually such as the Detroit International Jazz Festival and the Detroit Electronic Music Festival among others. It is also home to Motown Music, which dominated the American music mainstream in the 60s and 70s. I love the musical side of the city – it just makes you feel so pampered and energized. The city is also very involved in sports such as football, volleyball, and basketball. The city is perfect for sporty and athletic people, and it boasts its world class sporting facilities for sporting events. Michigan is also a centre for education, particularly medicine and the sciences. It is home to the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Medical Centre. The city is perfect for those who want to experience excellent education and very rich cultural diversity. However, there some negative aspects of the city. The city has very high crime incidents, with very high unsolved case of 70% in 2007. Murder is the most common crime committed; however, there are also cases of homicides and gun violence.