Joe Louis Arena’s Redevelopment to Include Residential High-Rise

A conceptual plan that was submitted to the city of Detroit in July envisions a 24-story, 290-foot residential high-rise as part of the former Joe Louis Arena’s redevelopment.  According to the Sterling Group, the tower would tentatively be named The Louis and house 500 studio and one-bedroom units. Other possible uses in addition to the residential building are unknown. The site has been discussed as a mixed-use development and could potentially include a hotel. The conceptual plan includes the firms of Neumann Smith, Resurget Engineering and Giffels Webter, as well as construction contractor Colasanti.