'District Detroit': Red Wings' New Arena Details Released

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Very similar to -

[kipwinger 8,520]

What are we looking at here?

[LeftWinger 4,951]

Kip, that is why I am a little worried about the entire project being done. We all know the Arena is going to be the jewel of the project and will be done first. Then slowly a few bars and restaurants will show up, but I think it will be way off base to think that this entire project will be done at the same time and ALL be ready for opening day in the year it is set to be opened. I can see owners and proprietors backing out due to financial problems, I can see some areas of the project taking a few more years to complete, and I can see some things not even happening. I certainly hope the entire project gets done, I just hope just the arena doesn't get built and then for whatever reason the rest doesn't happen at all, or the ones that open on time don't go out of business because of the entirety of the project fails to happen. I can definitely see both things happening, and unfortunately, with the history of the way Detroit does things, I am leaning towards more of the negative. I've seen it TOO many times...The New Metro Airport back in 2002 and again the aforementioned Ford Field, Commerica Park center area project just to name a couple. Not to mention the Hard Rock Café backing out years ago as well.

Edited July 21, 2014 by LeftWinger

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

I think it looks great. Every part of it is exciting. The Wings FINALLY get to play in a modern arena. Comerica Park gets more seats. Actual modern apartments downtown. European style neighborhoods and shopping areas. And the best part is probably the enclosed streets between the arena and the shopping/concession areas which will be open year round. That could be a great tourist area if they do it right. Vegas did it right.

On top of it all they are getting a huge portion of building materials and workers from Detroit. Anyone who thought this was a waste of money before today HAS to have changed their minds, especially those fools on the useless city council who voted against it.

Now don't @% it all up by calling the arena GoDaddy.com Place.

[Smite 399]

I like this concept

Looks like 1/4 will be under ground and keeping a low ceiling. One of my favorite part of the Joe is how low the ceiling is. When the Joe is rocking it is the loudest hockey area I have been in.

[kipwinger 8,520]

I don't give a damn if none of it goes up and all they do is clear all those blocks of the garbage and dilapidated s*** that's currently there and pave over the whole mess. Even that is an improvement over the current state of affairs.

Nobody wants to locate their office building, company headquarters, shop, etc. next to a field full of garbage. Lots of people want to locate their businesses next to something that looks nice.

Even if it doesn't come fully to fruition (and I have no idea whether it will or won't), it's still good for an undeveloped area to become developed. Like I said, the alternative is to leave it like it is now? That's not good for anyone.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

What are we looking at here?

The picture I posted is Sprint Center in Kansas City, surrounded by the Power and Light District.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprint_Center

[kipwinger 8,520]

The picture I posted is Sprint Center in Kansas City, surrounded by the Power and Light District.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprint_Center

I don't really know much about it. Is it conceptually similar to Detroit's proposed arena?

[LeftWinger 4,951]

My fear is they will build the arena, then the rest of the area will continue the same with nothing else to attract the fans or visitors. I FULLY hope the entire project happens and the downtown area, from Greektown to Foxtown to the New Arenatown are all connected and to walk to and from and or ride the train. I think they should SEROUSLY think about connecting Metro Airport with the downtown district via an elvated train. Can you imagine the flux of fans coming in from other cities to watch their teams play either the Wings, Lions and Tigers if they could just get off the plane and board a train that takes them right to the arena or the casino?!? Of course the casino idea would help if they went along with the ORIGINAL plan of having all three casinos near each other within walking distance...but we see how that worked out, so now you are forced to go to one at a time unless you want to drive to the others. But that would make too much sense, what am I talking about?

[SpiritFan 37]

Does anyone know if there has been any mention of extending/rerouting the People Mover at all? Now would be a great time to expand it towards Comerica Park/Ford Field & the new arena. That's one thing I like about the Joe - you can park in so many different places & just hop on the People Mover & get dropped right at the door! A lot of times when we go to games we stay at the Ren Cen overnight, and the convenience of the People Mover is great!

[loutswings 47]

Next bring the Pistons to downtown. Double the revenue at the arena. I don't get the negative attitudes towards this project. You could put a 24/7 hot dog stand and it's an upgrade to that area. I give Mr I credit for this project and wanting to keep the money in Detroit. You want the city to recover and improve this is the kind of project that can help. It's not the answers for all the cities' problems but it's a start. I will miss the Joe but this was long over due. I live in Columbus and I love going to an arena like Nationwide. Classy facility and great fan experience.

[PumpkinEscobar 136]

I have a feeling Gores will eventually bring them Downtown

[Dabura 12,207]

[Echolalia 2,961]

It put Shelbyville on the map

[UpstateNYRedWingsFan 42]

Now don't @% it all up by calling the arena GoDaddy.com Place.

What about Disney.com Arena?

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

I thought we had settled on Hampus Melen Arena? No takesie backsies!

[Datsyukian-Deke 722]

I think it will it should be called Howzermindseychukstrom Arena lol.

[LeftWinger 4,951]

If it got named the GoDaddy.com arena at least we'd see a ton of Danica Patrick there! Grrrrr!

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Guys and girls let's not overreact here.

Don't get me wrong I would love such a beautiful arena with all the lighting and colloseeum like seating but so far these are only pictures of the project. When it comes down to actually building it nobody knows if they aren't going to chance some things here and there just to get it done in time etc.

I honestly believe there should and can't be any discussion about the name, it has to be named after an ex player or even more deservingly about the guy who turned this franchise around from top to bottom, our very own Mr. Mike I. I love the term ICE (Ilitch Center of Entertainment) Arena :-)

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

"The Dan Cleary Center" sounds pretty good.

[Jwo 7]

Meh, add it to the list of all the other things that were supposed to transform Detroit: Comerica Park, Ford Field, The SuperBowl, the All Star Game, the Casinos, the Cobo Expansion. I'll believe it when I see it. There was supposed to be a big entertainment and housing expansion with Comerica and Ford Field, too.

Not getting all the affection for Joe Louis Arena. That place was a dump even before it opened. It was totally thrown together without much thought.

Try getting something to live in downtown. 98% full capaicity in occupancy rate thanks to all the things you mention help jump start it all. People are on years waiting list at the moment.

[Jwo 7]

My fear is they will build the arena, then the rest of the area will continue the same with nothing else to attract the fans or visitors. I FULLY hope the entire project happens and the downtown area, from Greektown to Foxtown to the New Arenatown are all connected and to walk to and from and or ride the train. I think they should SEROUSLY think about connecting Metro Airport with the downtown district via an elvated train. Can you imagine the flux of fans coming in from other cities to watch their teams play either the Wings, Lions and Tigers if they could just get off the plane and board a train that takes them right to the arena or the casino?!? Of course the casino idea would help if they went along with the ORIGINAL plan of having all three casinos near each other within walking distance...but we see how that worked out, so now you are forced to go to one at a time unless you want to drive to the others. But that would make too much sense, what am I talking about?

The arena is going to connect midtown and Detroit. Currently midtown has been the growth all before during and after the recession. Most people at the moment are complaining about rent being high, but thats the stoners who think burger king is a carrer job. The white collar and hipster folks are the ones who are enjoying the $1500 one bedroom apartment or $200KCondo/lofts in Midtown.

[Datsyukian-Deke 722]

"The Dan Cleary Center" sounds pretty good.

Do we really need to keep rehashing the same joke over and over again?

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

How about "The Kicking Tires Arena"

[Guest DeGraa55]

How about "The Kicking Tires Arena"

Noooo that's the parking garage name.