Lower Cass Link Connecting Neighborhoods and Neighbors

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?