Demolition to Begin Soon for New Detroit City FC Stadium After Council Approval

Detroit OKs $5.6M in tax breaks for two new sports facilities

The two projects, valued at nearly $300 million when combined, reflect successes and limitations of the city’s community benefits process.

Detroit City Council approves WNBA center, DCFC tax breaks

The final City Council formal session of the year was a big day for Detroit sports. The council approved tax breaks and other procedural steps needed for the Detroit City FC soccer stadium and a riverfront WNBA practice facility. The two projects, valued at nearly $300 million when combined, reflect successes and limitations of the city’s community benefits process.  The City Council unanimously authorized tax breaks and a community benefits agr…

Demolition to begin soon for new Detroit City FC stadium after council approval

Detroit City Council approved the plans Tuesday for the new Detroit City FC stadium in Corktown.The 15,000-seat stadium, called AlumniFi Field, will sit on the former Southwest Detroit Hospital near I-96 and Michigan Ave. in Corktown/Southwest Detroit.According to DCFC, demolition will begin soon on the hospital, with hope for the new stadium to open in time for the 2027 USL Championship season.Last month, the organization reached a $2 million c…