Abstract:
With a large-scale development project such as the Red
Wings arena, known as the Detroit Event Center,
an
d further
development imminent in the area, there is reason for concern as to
what the impacts will be on the neighborhood as well as to
connecting neighborhoods. There is the potential for the
development to have positive impacts on the neighborhood, both in
terms of physical and economic development. Now vacant lots are
intended to be rebuilt into a thriving, dense, mixed-use district with
an anticipated economic impact of up to $ 1.8 billion over several
years. (Gallagher “Hockey, Housing”) But if these projections
materialize, will they benefit the original community members of
this neighborhood, many of whom are low income and minorities?
