Downtown Detroit and suburbs?

[Danya (imported)]

There is a potential for an interview for a permanent job in downtown Detroit. I am nervous about possibly working there because of the city's very high crime rate. I gather downtown is fairly safe. I'm sure some suburbs are safe. Does anyone know anything about Detroit? Is it politically liberal but socially conservative?

[Mac (imported)]

Danya you shouldn't worry about being in the downtown area during the daytime. However, I wouldn't advise being alone on Woodward Avenue downtown at midnight. I would suggest you choose to live in one of the northern suburbs, near a major bus line if you don't have a car. If you have a car and choose to drive to work you might find parking to be a little expensive unless your company has it's own private parking lot. I would still advise you to live in one of the better suburbs.

[Danya (imported)]

Thanks for your help, Mac. The opportunity fell through, so I will be staying put for now.