Changing world, changing fortunes
Frrom the 1970s onwards, the economic tide was turning with international oil crises prompted drivers to purchase cars with a greater fuel economy.
Ford responded by cutting jobs.
More unemployed, lower taxes, less public spending.
The mayor still backed the auto industry, hi-tech car plants were to be built in the city, provoking protest.
The Renaissance Center was financed by Ford, an iconic development attracting business back into the downtown district. , criticised for its physical dis connectivity, protected front he rest of the city centre fighting a crime wave.
This center is now the HQ of General Motors.
General Motors was overtaken as leading producers in the auto industry (USA and global) by Toyota.