Open 3-louse Sunday from 1-4pm How long have you lived in Detroit? We [husband, Roy, and chil- dren Jalen and Zoe] moved to Detroit's Palmer Woods neighborhood in October 2011 and are very happy we did. I love being part of a community that is making a difference. I am a third-generation Detroiter and have always been committed to the city, so moving here made me finally feel whole. Granted there are some challenges, but to me they are far outweighed by the positive aspects. Nowhere else would I be able to live in such a beau- tiful historic house, in an amazing his- toric neighborhood, alongside incred- ibly talented and wonderful people working on world-relevant issues. I also appreciate the diversity of the city and the opportunity to live, work and play with people who may appear very different from me on the surface but share many similarities once I get to know them. And it is not always all serious work — Detroit is an incred- ibly vibrant city with more cultural and social offerings on any given day than I could possibly ever do. How will bankruptcy affect Detroit? It is my hope the bankruptcy process will help sort through our issues in an orderly fashion, with fair consideration given to the various stakeholders, and help position us for a more fiscally responsible future. Typically, I would say that the legal system is not the most efficient way to resolve an issue, as it can get bogged down through lengthy procedural battles, but in this case I feel it will be more efficient than working through the political process and bureaucratic paralysis. Detroit's bankruptcy has become a global conversation, and I hope that will help people look beyond the superficial or narrow stories that typi- cally dominate, into a more thought- ful, richer analysis of the realities — good and bad — of Detroit. The future of Detroit? While Detroit likely will never look like the city it was in its heyday, I think it has a good future and will be an even more interesting place than it was in those days. One interesting vision is presented by the Detroit Future City framework plan, and I encourage you to look that up. But the future is also being devel- oped organically, day by day, by the very creative and dedicated people liv- ing and working in the city. The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, on whose board I serve, is one example that I hope everyone is familiar with, and there are many more. I plan to stay in the city. Zac Berlin: communications specialist, Credit Acceptance; par- ticipant in Challenge Detroit. How long have you lived in Zac Berlin Detroit? I have lived in Downtown Detroit for almost one year, and I love how, at such a young age [23], I am able to make such a huge difference in my community. How will bankruptcy affect Detroit? Detroit is very much a tale of two cities. Most people know it as a city of blight and despair, but it is also a city of hope and opportunity. The bankruptcy will result in great hard- ships for many people, but it will also be a catalyst for a much-needed renais- sance in Detroit and the entire metro- politan area. And, this renaissance is something we can all be part of. What is the future of Detroit? The future of Detroit is only limited by our imaginations. I know most people don't see the city this way, but Detroit really is a land of opportunity, espe- cially for the young generation. There are so many different stake- holders — in terms of business, policy and the community — all coming together to solve problems. And often times, the answer is the next gen- eration. I am happy to be part of this renaissance and look forward to being part of our region's future. Sharon Luckerman: devel- opment specialist, Detroit Area Agency on Aging. How long have you lived in Detroit? I have Sharon lived in Detroit Luckerman more than 30 years. I enjoy the mix of people in my community: professors, cops, artists, autowork- ers, journalists, students — black, white — it's an urban community. I love the houses and greenery in my area (not the nearby blight). I also love living near Lake St. Clair to bike and walk and sail on. How will bankruptcy affect Detroit? I'm a cautious optimist, that is, my head is cautious, but my feel- ings are ... we go on, we're here ... we have had to be creative and caring and open to new ideas in order to live well here for quite a while. 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