DC Mayor Bowser is open to the use of public money to help the potential stadium of the commander of more billions on the place of RFK
NFL Washington franchise has spent the last 28 seasons playing home games in Maryland. Commanders Currently call the Northwest Stadium, former FedEx Field, Home.
The stadium opened on time for the 1997 season, and is about 13 miles from the American Capitol building in the neighborhood Washington, DC The stadium was replaced by the once iconic Memorial Stadium of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK Stadium). But the open air place where the commanders welcomed the opposing teams for almost the last three decades has quickly worsened, which has encouraged discussions about the eventual alternative.
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General view of the exterior of the RFK Stadium on May 24, 2005. During the first season of Washington Nationals in Washington, DC. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Earlier this week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser met with residents living in an area surrounding the diluted place of the RFK stadium to discuss the possibility of building a top building that could host Washington commanders. Bowser has long supported the incentive to return the football team to Columbia County.
“I firmly believe that in global world-class cities like our-we do big things,” Bowser told residents. “We have art and culture, fun, nightlife and sports. We have great neighborhoods and we can invite the world to our city. But the fact is that, until we do not have a modern stadium, we will not be able to host the events that are happening at events that are used to the world used to the world .
Commanders Josh Harris keeps the name of the team here to stay
Proposals estimate that the stadium structure could contain up to 25 acres of 174 acres. The development of mixed used residents, restaurants and parks could take over the remaining part of the country.
The city has recently gained control of the country after years after federal legislators have come back and back. In December, US Senate has passed A double -sided resolution for the transition of the country from the Federal Government to DC, the federal government would effectively lease in the city in the city for 99 years.
“This is a win for DC, for our region and for America” Wrote Bowser In her social media account, after news of approval, they appeared. “Everyone loves a good story about returning – and that’s DC’s story. #Ourfk”
Mayor Muriel Bower reveals plans for the new DC prison on Hill East, as well as a proposal for a new Sportscomplex at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, photographed in Washington, DC 28. March 2022. (Marvin Joseph/Washington Post via Getty Images)
The proposal of the law was signed by the then President of the US Joe Biden in January. This move is viewed as the main step towards the commanders returning to the capital of the state, although there are several obstacles.
On Thursday, Bowser emphasized the importance of building a world class stadium if the city wants to become a sustainable host for concerts, Super Bowlsand other great sports events.
January 9, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Generally displaying FedEx Field before the match between the Washington football team and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Brad Mills-USA Today Sports)
“Until we have a modern stadium, we will not be able to host events like the world used to the World Cup, including the Super Bowl – and yes, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift,” Bowser said.
The mayor said she was dedicated to working with the commanders, because she wants to convince the franchise that the construction of the stadium within the city borders is the best alternative to their current home. Bowser also vowed to achieve the conditions on the stadium agreement that would be useful to those living in the community.
The chief owner of the commander Josh Harris did not make any public statements about his preferred place of the stadium, but admitted that the team could end up playing in DC, Maryland or nearby Virginia.
Washington commander owner Josh Harris speaks at a press conference at Commander Park in Ashburn, Va, January 8, 2024. The conference was supposed to announce that commanders were separating with Chief Coach Ron River after a disappointing season 4-13. (Craig Hudson for Washington Post via Getty Images)
The use of public assets to help fund more billion stadium project is often encountered with some considerable pressure. Bower and city legislators are likely to face strong winds as they make their case voters about the potential award of public dollars according to the stadium project.
At one point during her approximately 20-minute presentation on Thursday, Bowser headed to a sports studio she ordered that she had estimated economic benefits of more than $ 1 billion. The income would come from mixed development, along with the modern NFL stadium. Development could also create thousands of jobs.
Bowser stopped sharing details about the amount of public resources that would be comfortable with her she uses. Instead, she noted that the “detailed analysis” of her administration found that the NFL stadium would be a strong investment.
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In addition to hosting the NFL team, the RFK stadium was home two MLB teamsTwo football teams in college and more professional football clubs. The stadium was also the place of several World Cup matches.
On the field, the commanders experienced a major turnaround this season. Harris chose Quinna for the next team coach last February, while Adam Peters was brought to perform the duties of the general director. The commanders were elected by the NFL Divine to the attacker Jayden Daniels. Daniels earned the offensive rookie of the year and helped raise Washington on a performance in the NFC Championship game.
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