A brief history of the development of a Detroit Institute of Technology centers on existing buildings acquired by the Institute. The present situation is discussed in terms of the resources available to an inner-city student, the types and number of students served, and the present adapted facilities--assignable gross space and space utilization. Photographs and diagrams illustrate student activities, classroom conversion, architectural aspects. Criteria for future planning are listed and are based on the relation between the advantages of the inner-city institute and student needs. Standards for future facility needs are listed for academic, housing, research, recreational and parking in light of various site alternatives available. (HH)