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Detroit Council Greenlights WNBA Facility and Youth Academy

11/26/2025

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The Detroit City Council approved a WNBA practice facility plan for the Uniroyal site at East Jefferson, occupying 7.4 acres and featuring two basketball courts, locker rooms, and strength areas.
Developer W-Detroit Property LLC plans a youth sports academy at the site.
The site requires remediation due to contamination.
The council approved $40 million in tax-increment financing for cleanup and improvements.
The WNBA expansion franchise in Detroit starts play in 2029.

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Story summary

The Detroit City Council approved a WNBA practice facility plan for the Uniroyal site at East Jefferson, occupying 7.4 acres and featuring two basketball courts, locker rooms, and strength areas.
Developer W-Detroit Property LLC plans a youth sports academy at the site.
The site requires remediation due to contamination.
The council approved $40 million in tax-increment financing for cleanup and improvements.
The WNBA expansion franchise in Detroit starts play in 2029.