Overview

• The Greater Cleveland Partnership has endorsed the Cleveland Browns’ proposal to build a $2.4 billion covered stadium in Brook Park, citing economic benefits and increased event potential.
• Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne oppose the plan, emphasizing the importance of downtown development and raising legal challenges under the Modell Law.
• The Browns have secured $1.2 billion in private funding and await a June 30 state decision on $600 million in bonds, which would determine the feasibility of the Brook Park project.
• Team NEO has maintained neutrality, urging collaboration between stakeholders to ensure regional economic growth regardless of the stadium’s location.
• Cleveland’s North Coast Waterfront Development Corp plans to proceed with lakefront redevelopment, soliciting proposals for up to 50 acres of land this summer, regardless of the Browns’ decision.