DETROIT, Mich. — Construction will soon begin on a brand-new, $650 million Detroit Red Wings arena and entertainment district.
According to Fox 2 News in Detroit, the immense project is expected to generate close to $2 billion and create thousands of jobs.
Artist renderings show the state-of-the-art arena coming equipped with a glowing LED roof and walkable neighborhoods. It will be constructed along Woodward Ave. just north of I-75.
The project is expected to create 8,300 construction and construction-related jobs, along with 1,100 permanent jobs. Construction is set to begin this fall. The new arena is scheduled to open in summer 2017.
