Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Detroit can't seem to let go
First, the city of Detroit struggled to determine what to do with Tiger Stadium. Nearly 8 years after the Tigers moved to Comerica Park, Tiger Stadium still stands empty. Demolition is expected in 2008, but the city spent a lot of money maintaining an empty ballpark. Now, people in Pontiac are debating the future of the Silverdome nearly 6 years after the football team moved into Ford Field in Detroit. Possible plans call for a racetrack and casino or a baseball stadium. These are the challenges that we face in this country when we abandon still-functioning stadiums in favor of glitzy new models with luxury suites, sky boxes, and club-level lounges.
