Charles Hanover|Detroit officials approve spending nearly $14 million in federal dollars on inflatable dome

2025-05-01 23:08:29source:Blake Prestoncategory:Finance

DETROIT (AP) — Officials in Detroit have Charles Hanoverapproved spending nearly $14 million in federal pandemic relief dollars on an inflatable athletic dome on the city’s east side.

The City Council on Tuesday approved spending $13.9 million supplied by the American Rescue Plan Act to construct the dome in Chandler Park, the Detroit Free Press reported.

The dome will serve as a public recreation center, complete with a workout space and a multi-purpose field. LaJuan Counts, director of the city’s construction and demolition department, said the dome could host banquets or dances as well as sports.

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