The future seems promising for Greektown in Detroit.  The city is in the middle of a major construction project that is expected to wrap up in about eleven months.   This project is causing some real headaches for local businesses.  Some business owners are worried about how they will survive until the construction is over.

        The construction is literally ripping up the ground around some of the businesses.  This is making it hard for people to walk around and get to the stores.  Some business owners are feeling the pressure.  Tony Stovall, who owns Hot Sam's Detroit, is one of them.  He is trying to stay positive and patient.  He thinks that the construction will bring more people to the area in the long run.  He hopes that the business owners can stick it out until the construction is done.

        Despite the challenges, some people are still visiting the area.  Scott Dalato is one of them.  He thinks that the construction is worth the inconvenience.  He believes that the city is investing in its future.  He thinks that the construction will make the area better in the long run.

        The bar scene in Greektown is also feeling the effects of the construction.  Tony Piraino, who owns the Firebird Tavern, thinks that the construction will be worth it in the long run.  He thinks that the construction will make the area more attractive to visitors.  He also thinks that the construction will make it easier for people to get around the area.

        The construction is causing some real challenges for the businesses in Greektown.  But many people are hopeful that the construction will make the area better in the long run.  They are hoping that the construction will bring more people to the area and make it more attractive to visitors.  The city is investing in its future, and many people are hopeful that the construction will pay off in the long run.  The businesses are still open and ready to serve customers.  The signs are up and the people are ready to wait it out.

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