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March 26, 2013 Subscribe · Forward #VELOCITIES.. 8 CITIES ON THE VERGE Whether attempting to revitalize a suffering city like Detroit or create more residential options to a neighborhood in an already thriving metropolis like New York, civic leaders and developers agree on the value of a strong downtown core. Forbes Magazine compiled a list of U.S. cities with emerging downtowns. According to the magazine, vibrant urban living opportunities are one of the biggest factors to attract "young professionals" -- key for businesses looking to locate where the potential workforce is.  Continue reading... Dan Gilbert Buys ANOTHER Building?! WATCH: Michigan band Covers Third Eye Blind Classic AG Launches Investigation Into Deadly Meningitis Outbreak 8 U.S. Cities With Emerging Downtowns Man Convicted Of Using Children As Slaves 8 U.S. Cities With Emerging Downtowns This Might Be The Best Way To Travel Between Detroit And Chicago Urban Revitalization Program Transforms Upper Peninsula Mining Town SHIRA LAZAR The Voice Finalist Reveals Perks of Signing to Adam Levine's Record Label (WATCH) With season 4 premiering last night, Tony Lucca stopped by What's Trending to tease the new batch of contestants, chat about working with judge Adam Levine on his own upcoming album and perform his original song, "Reckless Love." Continue reading... LEONARD SLATKIN My Kind of Town You will keep reading about the blight of the city, another corrupt politician, leadership changes and the like. But I am here to tell you that this is a thriving cultural metropolis. It is a testament to the resilience of Detroiters. It is why the city will overcome its many obstacles. Continue reading... ADAM SMILEY POSWOLSKY Social Entrepreneurs Collaborate on Building Detroit's Future Listing the dismal array of social problems facing the city of Detroit is easier than bobbing your head up and down to an Eminem song. Continue reading... ALYSSA SILVA For My Brother One September afternoon, I was receiving an albuterol treatment to keep my lungs expanded and free from infection. Suddenly, there was a knock at our door: It was a police officer to tell my mom Adam had been hit by a truck while riding his bike. Continue reading... JOHN PATRICK LEARY Great is the Emergency Manager; The Trains Will Run on Time Liberal arguments for Emergency Managers are not based on any real principle. They're little more than concessions to present state and national political trends, where austerity rules and Wall Street always wins Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.