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Check Out the First Renderings for the future Washington Commanders Stadium in DC – “anticipated to be completed in 2030”!!

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renderings courtesy Washington Commanders and HKS

From the Commanders:

“Today, the Washington Commanders and HKS unveiled the first conceptual renderings of the team’s new, world-class stadium. The roofed stadium will be a dynamic, year-round destination for sports, entertainment and community engagement, integrating sustainable design practices and reimagining the fan experience through immersive spaces.

HKS, a global design firm recognized for shaping some of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues, was selected as the lead architect for the stadium in November and has developed this first round of visuals in partnership with the Commanders team. HKS’ portfolio includes SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As illustrated in the renderings, the proposed stadium, which will be able to accommodate up to 70,000 plus people, is envisioned as a catalyst for surrounding mixed-use development, delivering lasting value for District residents while serving as both a neighborhood gathering place and a national stage. (more…)

RFK Stadium Update, Architect Selected! “Vertical construction on the stadium is expected to commence in the spring of 2027, and the full completion is scheduled for 2030.”

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photo by Ron Cohn

“Washington Commanders Select HKS as Lead Architect for the Team’s New World-Class Stadium”

From the Washington Commanders:

“Today, the Washington Commanders announced their selection of HKS, a global architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team’s new, state-of-the-art stadium. Anchored by the stadium and the franchise’s historic $2.7 billion private investment in Washington, D.C., 180-acres at the historic RFK site will be transformed into a vibrant, year-round destination for sports, entertainment, housing, parks and recreation, and neighborhood amenities. (more…)

Sierra Club: “The DC Council approved legislation providing more than $1 billion in taxpayer subsidies to the billionaire owners of the Washington Commanders for a new stadium at the RFK site.” Statement from Councilmember Allen

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photo by Ian Will

From the Sierra Club:

“The DC Council today approved legislation providing more than $1 billion in taxpayer subsidies to the billionaire owners of the Washington Commanders for a new stadium at the RFK site. Though Councilmember Charles Allen was able to secure some resources for transit improvements, a pause on a third parking garage, and energy efficiency standards for the stadium, the Sierra Club DC Chapter opposes the deal because it prioritizes a handout to wealthy team owners over protecting residents, the climate, and the Anacostia River. (more…)

“33 Groups Call for Improvements in Final RFK Stadium Legislation”

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“More Details and Guarantees Needed for Housing Development, Community Benefits, Environmental Protection and More”

From a press release:

“33 groups are calling on the DC Council to amend the RFK stadium legislation when it votes on September 17, so that commitments to support the community – especially in housing, environment, community benefits and green space – are fully reflected and guaranteed in the final legislation. (more…)

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson: “It’s clear that the Commanders showed through their negotiations their commitment to the District.”

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photo by Rukasu1

From the office of DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:

“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced today that the Committee of the Whole will hold a vote on the “Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025.”

“Today we’re scheduling a vote for Friday August 1, 2025 to consider the RFK campus legislation,” Mendelson said. “We’ve been working with the Washington Commanders for several weeks and we feel we have a much-improved agreement that would bring the team back to their historical home, as well as develop the land around the RFK campus.”

“It’s clear that the Commanders showed through their negotiations their commitment to the District. And their willingness to consider what’s in the best interest of our citizens. The process working with the Commanders has been extremely productive and they’ve been a cooperative partner.

“Overwhelmingly, residents have asked the Council for due diligence on this multi-billion-dollar deal. And under immense outside pressure to rush the process, I feel that, along with next weeks’ hearings, the Council will have what’s needed to move forward with a vote.”

The Committee of the Whole and the Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a public hearing on the legislation on July 29 and a hearing with government and team officials on July 30.

HOW THE DEAL HAS BEEN IMPROVED (more…)

Check Out These Renderings of the “Vision for RFK Reimagined by KATO”

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Wowza, thanks to KATO for sharing their “new concept for the future of RFK Stadium, reimagined by KATO, an architecture and urban design firm. KATO sees the opportunity to transform RFK into a national stadium on the scale of Wembley — a landmark venue that could serve as a home for major sporting events, concerts, and civic gatherings in the heart of the nation’s capital.”

MORE RENDERINGS: (more…)

Councilmember Allen on Transfer of RFK Campus from Federal to Local Control: “I want to urge our city to think creatively about what’s possible.”

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photo by DCbmyers

From Councilmember Allen’s office:

“The following remarks were delivered by DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) ahead of the Council’s unanimous approval of legislation completing the transfer of the RFK Campus from federal control to local control for the next 99 years: (more…)

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