Art Center, Detroit

I still remember the first time we were all wide-eyed grade schoolers on a field trip to the Detroit Science Center. That was the first of many, many times I would come to the Art Center.

I've been to the Charles Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. I also used to travel back and forth down Warren Avenue for work. I love this area, as it is clean, well-kept up and has a great spirit to it. Traffic can be a bit much and it's kind of noisy, but one of Detroit's jewels nonetheless. Some of the housing and residential areas along East Warren are very nice looking as well.

This area is bordered by I-94 and I-75, so you can get anywhere you need to go quickly by hopping on the freeway. The neighborhood is also bordered by the WSU campus and Hutzel Hospital in the Medical Center area. Also, the Lodge Freeway is around the corner as well.

The major streets are Woodward and Warren Ave, and both have ample public transportation options along with plenty of retail outlets. As far as living here, you would be in a high energy, upwardly mobile community, but would have to endure considerable traffic. Not a bad a choice.

You can't beat the location of this area of town in terms of accessibility. If you want to be in the center of local culture and have some of the most beautiful art in town nearby, then this is the spot for you. This area of town is located conveniently between I-75 and I-94 which happen to be the most traveled expressways in town. You can get in and around town with great ease and enjoy some great scenery in the process.

This is a great place to take in local culture as you are close to the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, and the Charles Wright Museum of African American History. Many will gravitate to the inexpensive housing options here, many of which are loft or studio type of apartments that offer plenty of space.

Local artists will love the culture and beauty that surrounds them, and anybody living here will find that the accessibility and facilities make living quite convenient and cozy. It's a hot spot for students that attend nearby College for Creative Studies to find nearby housing and a low key but desirable nightlife.

If you want access to some of the best art and culture in town, this is it. The accessibility and affordability make this an excellent choice for a young crowd and local artists.