Most people would agree that Detroit is not the prettiest city in the U.S. Abandoned buildings litter sections the city, making it look a little post-apocalyptic in places. This dismal landscape is the perfect scene for a zombie-infested area. I’d thought this after I saw “I Am Legend” years ago, and it looks like I’m not the only one anymore.
A group of unconventional entrepreneurs have proposed taking those unused buildings and constructing a zombie-themed park called Z World Detroit. People could spend a night in Motor City and pretend that they’re survivors of a zombie apocalypse, struggling to fend of hordes of the walking undead. I think it would be a brilliant way for the city to make use of all those buildings that are doing nothing more than slowly wasting away. If you’re interested in checking the progress or helping fund this project, head over to the Z World Detroit Indiegogo page.
This article appears in Jul 5-11, 2012.
Front Page, today, Wall St Journal: Some smart guys are making big bucks organizing Zombie races. You pay, you run, hired “Zombies” chase you, al la flag football (the Zombie has to grab your flag.) Sounds like great fun. Hello Detroit????
Dan Gibson is your urban planner today…
Red Star: Not my post, buddy.
Exactly, Dan Gibson! Engage the interns…
Sounds like fun! This is being done in England — http://www.zedevents.co.uk/
Who Cleans up the bodies afterwards..