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City of Detroit preps for construction of new Chandler Park Fieldhouse

CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Dec. 15, 2023
CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Dec. 15, 2023 03:52

(CBS DETROIT) - The city of Detroit is preparing for the construction of the Chandler Park Fieldhouse, with fencing to go up around the site on Dec. 18.

According to a press release, the fieldhouse will include a multi-use court for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, a football field and track for comprehensive sports offerings. 

The 130,000-square-foot facility will also include administrative spaces for efficient management, multi-purpose rooms, shower rooms and bathrooms, and a 200-plus parking lot with bio-swales for sustainable storm-water management.

"Transparency is the cornerstone of progress, and our commitment to a better Detroit," said LaJuan Counts, executive director of the Construction & Demolition Department, in a written statement. "As we anticipate commencement of this state-of-the-art facility, I extend heartfelt gratitude to the Detroit City Council, Mayor Duggan for his leadership, and our dedicated Construction and Demo Team. Together, we're building not just a structure, but a brighter future for our community."

City of Detroit prepare for construction of Chandler Park Fieldhouse
The city of Detroit is preparing for the construction of the Chandler Park Fieldhouse, with fencing to go up around the site on Dec. 18. City of Detroit
City of Detroit prepare for construction of Chandler Park Fieldhouse
The city of Detroit is preparing for the construction of the Chandler Park Fieldhouse, with fencing to go up around the site on Dec. 18. City of Detroit
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