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It's the Fourth Quarter for Detroit

DETROIT—The Motor City continues to suffer from a host of problems, but pending the outcome of forced budget cuts, a new transportation system and a new hero to believe in, the automotive capital may still have another rebirth left.

By Robert Carr | Updated on December 21, 2012

DETROIT—The Motor City continues to suffer from a host of problems, but pending the outcome of forced budget cuts, a new transportation system and a new hero to believe in, the automotive capital may still have another rebirth left.

Ever since Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder faced city leaders in a takeover stare-down earlier this year, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has been able to gain some forward movement in concessions. Corresponding budget cuts have cut to the core, with each week bringing a suggestion of excising another major program. A failing bus system isn’t helping matters, though a new rapid bus plan, with possible new downtown light rail link, could encourage some of the Detroit faithful away from their two-car homes.

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