Initial construction has begun on a new $2.4B domed stadium for the local NFL franchise. The club owners and the city of Cleveland announced a $100M settlement between the parties in October, clearing the way for the new stadium near the Hopkins International Airport. The 178-acre site, formerly occupied by a Ford Motor Company manufacturing plant, is now populated with dump trucks and excavators preparing the site for foundation work. Construction updates are often communicated to the public through banner printing or other graphic design products.
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb recently affirmed the can-do attitude driving the development:
“We are a city that leads the region, that’s open for business, and that knows how to get big things done.”
The agreement cementing the deal required considerable negotiation on both sides. The franchise is owned by the Haslem Sports Group, which has agreed to support the city’s community benefit projects with significant financial support from 2029 through 2038. Local government officials have responded in kind, coordinating help from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
The new stadium will feature a translucent roof, room for over 67,000 fans, and an expansion capacity of 75,000 for concerts and other events. The team hopes to have the venue opened in time for the 2029 NFL season.