This thesis examines the effects stadia have on their neighborhoods and how they can better benefit their neighborhoods. The proposed site is in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. The project will help improve downtown through bringing additional people into downtown and creating new entertainment. The project examines the economic and social effects stadia have on their neighborhood. The final design is an 8,000 seat arena multi-use basketball and hockey arena. The arena is 530,000 square feet. The thesis examines the effects the arena would have on the neighborhood.