Originally Posted by detroitJon

First off, I like you Roody, when did you say you were moving back to the city?

And for Mr. Foster, here's the best answer I can give you:

Most of the movement out of the city are older working and middle class people who leave for better schools, less crime, less blight, less taxes, cheaper auto insurance and to be closer to employment centers.

Many people moving to the city are without kids, locating in generally safe neighborhoods (like Corktown for example), and rent at reasonable rates. Often they are creative folks seeking density, professionals working downtown or retired folks on fixed income. You don't need auto insurance without a car and there are a number of fascinating schools springing up since the collapse of DPS (google the Boggs Education Project).

I find it to be a wonderful place to live though I'm sure not everyone would agree. I think though, that enough people would certainly agree, especially amongst folks who don't like driving cars.