I dont think I agree with you Ivy. First of all, he defined viable for you, so with all due respect, lets employ his standard. Secondly, the whole "organizational framework" argument leaves a little to be desired given the low standard the feds have employed with respect to that.
They have used rico against extremely disorganized prostitution operations by Crip gangs in California and the only "organizational" element there was the prostitute (soldier) and the pimp (the captain). Lets be real, they throw rico out there many if not all times to achieve sentencing enhancements.

So, to circle back, you are employing a much different framework than my friend little nicky. Because, if we are using yours, then yes, Detroit is a viable family, because there are surely 5 or 10 guys out there hustlng and reporting to somebody. Hell, by that definition we might as well revitalize the Los Angeles, Kansas City, Milwaukee and Buffalo families.