The Bears provide an update on their vision for Arlington Heights if they decide to leave Soldier Field.
The long-term plans for Arlington Park will be fluid, but for now the team envisions developing restaurants, hotels, parks, gyms and office space in addition to a new stadium. Of course the new home stadium for the Bears will garner the most attention, and the team revealed that they’re planning an enclosed stadium to protect the team and fans from the outside elements. Say goodbye to Bears weather, but say hello to the opportunity to host marquee national events.
The Bears said they will seek no public money to fund the construction of the new stadium, but they will look for partnerships with local government agencies “to secure additional funding and assistance needed to support the feasibility of the remainder of the development.” According to the team, construction of the stadium and development of the surrounding area is projected to create over 48,000 jobs, and provide $3.9 billion in wages to workers.
As they have throughout this process, the Bears reminded that they have yet to close on the property, and there are still are still steps they must take before it’s a done deal. The Bears did confirm that they are not exploring other new stadium options, including renovations to Soldier Field, though.
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