[Noel]

Hey there! Thought I'd pop in for a while.

Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone has been to Detroit, MI in the USA?

The reason I'm asking is that I'll be heading over there in August to do volunteer service for the year. I'm really excited and I've been reading loads about it, but everywhere seems to say it's pretty dangerous with lots of gang and drug related crime. It's also been named the most dangerous city in America.

But on the other hand, I've read a lot of good things about it such as the music and theater scene and the regeneration occuring at the moment.

So I'm trying to get as many accounts of experience in Detroit as I can, so I know what I'm letting myself in for, y'know?

If you've been there, what was your impression?