On one side, there are dilapidated houses, gardens overflowing with weeds and a high crime rate. On the other, there are streets filled with spacious homes, well-manicured lawns and yoga studios. This is one of numerous fences that have been erected by the wealthy 'haves' of the Michigan suburb of Grosse Pointe Park to 'prevent 'have-nots' from Detroit from driving into the city. The brick barrier, reading 'Road Ends', represents a significant divide between the two cities, which despite their proximity, differ greatly in terms of average salary, crime rates and general desirability. A significant divide: This is one of numerous fences that have been erected by the wealthy 'haves' of the Michigan suburb of Grosse Pointe Park to prevent 'have-nots' from Detroit from driving into the city
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Grosse Point Park has allegedly erected fences to keep out Detroit locals
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Barriers block some of only streets leading into wealthy Michigan suburb
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In Detroit, nicknamed Motor City, median household income is just $26,955
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The region last year declared largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history
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It was also voted most dangerous city in U.S. in 2012, with high crime rate
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In contrast, Grosse Point Park has average household income of $101,094
Officials claimed it was set up for a farmers' market, but the move sparked anger among @placeholder residents.