Council in DC provides final endorsement for Washington Commanders' return to RFK Stadium location
The Washington Commanders' long-awaited plan to return to RFK Stadium has received final approval from the District of Columbia Council, marking a significant milestone in the city's history.
On Wednesday, the D.C. Council voted 11-2 in favour of the news, which will transform the RFK Stadium land into a mixed-use development, including a new venue for the Commanders. The project, valued at an estimated $3.8 billion, is set to be the largest economic development news in DC history.
Despite some debate on Wednesday regarding ways to hold the team accountable for development commitments, the final vote occurred with a largely celebratory mood. One of the key concerns was the last-minute new demands from the Council, but most of the proposed amendments were rejected, and the team gave no indication of any lingering issues.
The project will create jobs and opportunities for DC residents, turning 180 acres of land on the Anacostia River into a sports complex, green space, and housing. The Commanders, who currently play at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, aim to open a new venue in 2030 on the same RFK site.
The team will contribute $2.7 billion, and the city will invest roughly $1.1 billion for the stadium, housing, green space, and a sports complex. The RFK Stadium land was transferred to the city through a bill passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in early January.
The success of the project is attributed to the collaboration between Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Council, and various community, business, and labor leaders. Council member Matthew Frumin, who initially opposed the bill last month, switched his vote to yes on Wednesday, saying, "It's gonna happen. Let's all get shoulder to shoulder and make this as great as it can be."
Rep. James Comer, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, also praised the redevelopment plan, calling it a bipartisan success story on social media. The bill can now be sent to Mayor Bowser for final approval.
As the Commanders prepare to move back to their original home, fans and residents alike look forward to the new era of sports and development that this project promises to bring to the nation's capital.
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