Detroit is a city fresh full of resources and bright young minds. Yet, the city’s growth is at an all time low. Abandoned buildings and forgotten businesses are a common scene. Detroit School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation aims to reach out to the community, help bring business back to the city, and seize the unrecognized resources that Detroit has.

d.e.i will sit at the center of Detroit’s cultural district. The site is currently home to a few abandoned buildings, a museum, parking lots, and empty space. d.e.i illustrates the symbiotic relationship between community and school.