In this article about how recent renovations and developments in downtown Detroit have helped to bury the memory of the 1967 riots, J.B. Peabody, who is renovating Mid-Med Lofts, mentions that Wayne State graduates are among young people taking up residence downtown. "Students and residents at The Medical Center want to live close to work," Peabody said. "Also, Wayne State University graduates want to remain in the area. They like it here. They like the bars and restaurants within walking distance."