Overview

• The Cleveland Browns remain committed to building a $2.4 billion enclosed stadium in Brook Park, supported by $1.2 billion in private funding and $600 million in state-approved bonds awaiting Senate action.
• Local leaders, including Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and County Executive Chris Ronayne, oppose the Brook Park plan and advocate for a lakefront renovation tied to broader downtown redevelopment goals.
• The Browns released a three-year-old rendering of a potential lakefront renovation but dismissed it as outdated, stating no viable public funding plan for renovation has been presented by local officials.
• Transparency concerns have arisen as public records requests reveal heavily redacted city documents on lakefront development plans, with officials citing trade secrets and attorney-client privilege.
• The Browns’ lease at their current lakefront stadium expires in 2028, adding urgency to legislative and legal decisions surrounding the team’s future home.