Robert Sedler, WSU constitutional law professor, commented about "African Town," a plan to develop a black business district in Detroit. "The city has the constitutional power to establish an inner city-business district and, above all, to secure city funds and resources to assist Detroit residents to acquire, own and operate businesses located in African Town," Sedler said. According to Sedler, an African Town that gives preference to African Americans is allowable because, "the city is looking to the consumer preference of Detroit residents, and the population of the city of Detroit is over 80 percent African American."