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I like the concept of farming in Detriot. It will use the empty land for productive economic use rather than as a tax drain. The city could also abandon the roads that go through the farms, reducing their infrastructure maintainence bill.

The farms will also stop the bleeding in the still-functioning parts of the city. Any functioning section that is bordered by an abondoned place is going to always face pressure for abandonment as no one likes living next to ruins. People do like living next to farms.

This is also real important because it will provide a buffer between the functioning urban parts and the vast, vast, sprawling car-dependent suburbs. It will make living in the suburbs less attractive when compared to the city with respect to the jobs that are downtown. Fewer roads connecting suburbs to downtown will make getting downtown feel less convenient.

by Cavan on Dec 31, 2009 10:03 am • link • report