rossetti's MLS stadium proposal to re-connect and revitalize the heart of detroit

rossetti’s MLS stadium proposal aims to connect disparate areas in the city center of detroit
(above) the MLS stadium view from inside the arena
all images courtesy of rossetti

rossetti’s proposal for the ‘MLS stadium’ aims to encourage connectivity by weaving together disparate areas in detroit’s center. focusing on the need to restore and repair the city’s infrastructure, the architecture firm’s project uses the 20,000-seat arena as a catalyst for new development. the plan includes a training facility, a podium for commerce and recreation, as well as four interconnected towers which contain a hotel, office spaces and room for parking. 

the project aims to connect disparate areas in the city center 
video courtesy of rossetti

the proposal looks to transform the 300-acre entertainment district by bridging the downtown center of campus martius with the eastern market, which is one of detroit’s most popular destinations. the raised podium is open to the public at all levels – from the ground and up to the rooftop – and features a large elevated green-space connecting all of the four towers. the area aims to offer a year round program for sport and social gatherings encouraging interaction and movement within the urban environment. furthermore the energy generated from the interconnected development will result in a vibrant district, which projects the vitality and momentum that the detroit is currently generating locally, regionally and internationally. 

the architecture firm’s project uses the the 20,000-seat arena as a catalyst for new development

street view of the entrance into the detroit MLS stadium 

the elevated green-space connects all four towers

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edited by: hollie smith | designboom