Overview
- The teardown of the former Southwest Detroit Hospital at Michigan Avenue and 20th Street marks the first on-site step toward the club’s new stadium just west of Michigan Central Station.
- DCFC owner Sean Mann said demolition is expected to wrap by mid-February, with a formal groundbreaking targeted for spring as the project moves into full construction.
- Plans call for a year-round venue that anchors housing, commercial space, and a 421-space parking garage, including a 76‑unit residential building with affordable housing.
- Developers and city officials describe the location as linking Mexicantown and Corktown, with an estimated $25 million in annual economic impact once the district is active.
- City approvals include a $74.2 million brownfield tax capture and a Community Benefits Agreement with about $2.27 million in commitments, while the club maintains a 2027 opening goal that some supporters view as ambitious.