Ribbon Cut on New Little Caesars Arena
As the official debut of the new, innovative Little Caesars Arena nears, several hundred community stakeholders, professional athletes, government officials and fans gathered today at the sports and entertainment complex for a ribbon cutting ceremony that signified the continued revitalization of Detroit.
Little Caesars Arena is the product of 600,000 hours of hard work logged by Detroit construction workers. Alongside thousands of other tradesmen and women and more than 800 apprentices—the team has worked to build the new home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons.
So far, The District Detroit has also awarded more than $475 million in contracts to Detroit-based companies, while Michigan-based companies, including those in Detroit, have received nearly $700 million in contracts.
The District Detroit is one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in the country. Located in the heart of Detroit, this 50-block, mixed-use development led by the Ilitch organization unites eight world-class theaters, five neighborhoods and three professional sports venues in one vibrant, walkable destination for people who want to live, work and play in an exciting urban environment. Home to the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions — The District Detroit represents the greatest density of professional sports teams in one downtown core in the country.