The nation is seeing a renewed Detroit on NFL Draft day.
Motor City has always been innovative, but downtown hasn’t always been that way. There was a lot of neglect until a shiny, new Ford Field finally got to host the Super Bowl in 2006, kicking off a new era for the city. It forced a transformation.
“I’m very excited to see all those people downtown and get the whole world to see Detroit maybe in a different way than they perceive right now,” Lions CEO Rod Wood said.
Now, the city is alive, thriving and buzzing as the entire nation’s eyes are on it for the NFL Draft. Locals are helping get the city’s message out there.
“I just wanted to put Detroit in your face, especially for those that know Detroit from the outskirts,” Detroit artist Fel’le said. “I just wanted to represent Detroit well.”
Football fans in Detroit can take pictures with 20 giant cleats scattered throughout downtown. All are painted by local artists and will be auctioned off for a charity of the artist’s choice.
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