Overview
- Residents at Wednesday’s meeting raised concerns about parking, traffic, safety, accessibility, environmental protections and affordability.
- HKS was selected as lead architect for a domed, roughly 65,000‑seat venue intended to host NFL games and large events.
- District officials reiterated a public‑private cost of roughly $3.7–$3.8 billion, with taxpayers covering about $1.1 billion for infrastructure upgrades.
- Demolition of RFK is underway, and officials say stadium construction is expected to begin next year toward opening in 2030.
- Plans call for about 6,000 homes with 30% affordable in the surrounding development, though FOX 5 reports the non‑stadium build‑out could be delayed until 2040, and reports that President Trump sought naming rights remain unconfirmed with federal oversight complicating any decision.