I mean, who doesn’t love a good comeback story right?  You know, its that classic tale of the under dog, the long-forgotten soul, that somehow against all odds, manages to muster up the strength and willpower to exceed everyone’s expectations in order to become something great again.  This time that comeback story is Detroit.  In the latest issue of The Next American City magazine, two cities in particular, New Orleans and Detroit, are profiled as being the next big comeback stories within the next decade or two.

While we briefly look back at the disaster wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the decades-long economic decline in Detroit, we focus on the future, profiling promising new developments and dedicated local activists. The issue includes in-depth feature articles on affordable housing in New Orleans, the fight to remake New Orleans’ public schools, the entrepreneurial future of Detroit’s economy and streetcar projects in both cities.

A special thanks and shout to a friend of mine who sent this article my way to share with you guys.  You can check out more info on the issue here.