Bears release plans for stadium project in Chicago
by Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears— During a public presentation Wednesday at Soldier Field, the Bears unveiled their plans to build a state-of-the-art fixed-roof stadium along Chicago’s lakefront. The Burnham Park Project includes a new publicly-owned multipurpose replacement stadium located just south of Soldier Field that’s part of a singular year-round hub centered on park-based culture and recreation. The proposal boasts year-round use for recreational and community events and an increase in open and green space, including...
Chicago Tribune—Chicago Bears release images of a proposed new lakefront stadium. The Chicago Bears released images for a state-of-the-art enclosed stadium with open space access to the lakefront on the Museum Campus on April 24, 2024.
NBC4 Washington—Chicago Bears' new stadium plans revealed, from roof to plaza and more. The Bears on Wednesday gave fans and all of Chicago a first look at what they're planning to build along the city's lakefront, announcing everything from a location to roofing plans to green space to plaza details.
The Guardian—Chicago Bears to seek public funding in $5bn plan for new lakefront stadium. Bears unveil $5bn proposal for new domed lakefront stadiumPlan calls for $900m from Illinois Sports Facilities AuthorityThe Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5bn proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city’s lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help make it happen.The plan calls for $3.2bn for the new stadium plus an additional $1.5bn in infrastructure. The team and the city...