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CNN Money: Detroit One of America's Most Innovative Cities

"Need is often a prime driver of innovation – and Detroit needs a lot," CNN Money said.

As Detroit claws its way out of bankruptcy, Michigan’s largest city is getting plenty of press, much of it negative.

But on Wednesday, CNN Money said Detroit’s gritty resolve makes it one of America’s most innovative cities. Here’s why:

“... There’s a new land bank charged with helping get people back into the city’s thousands of abandoned homes. The land bank itself is part of a broader plan to reimagine all of Detroit’s unused space – a plan that’s won points from experts.

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“Start-up incubators abound, with a vibrant technology district downtown. In the city’s Midtown section, light manufacturing is making a comeback and other high-tech industries are taking hold, helped by funding from regional and national foundations. The two neighborhoods will soon be connected by a new light rail line -- a collaborative work between the public and private sectors.”

Other cities include New York City, Boston, Portland, Chicago, Minneapolis-St. Paul, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Washington, DC.

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