Reduced Concerts
Reduce the fixed number of concerts in the ordinance to six per year to balance the need to realistically operate the venue while addressing the concerns of neighbors.
A Project of Northwestern University
The new Ryan Field will create a world-class home for Northwestern University Athletics and a best in the nation football experience for fans, players, and a year-round asset for the community.
The project will be privately funded - with no taxpayer financing and significant public benefits.
Northwestern is well on its way to meeting its 35% minority contracting commitments, with $133 million contract awards to date having gone to minority- and women-owned businesses. Of those funds, $27 million has gone to local businesses.
Installation of concrete foundations continues this week, with completion expected later this month. Underground utilities installation also continues, along with structural steel erection.
The new stadium continues to take shape as steel erection progresses along the east side. Crews also continue pouring concrete foundations and installing underground utilities.
For more information on this project as it evolves, consider the following resources.
We are moving forward in a way that we believe realizes the benefits of the stadium redevelopment, while addressing community concerns. Based on that feedback, Northwestern is willing to modify its zoning application to significantly reduce the number of events hosted at the stadium annually while still ensuring financial viability.
Reduce the fixed number of concerts in the ordinance to six per year to balance the need to realistically operate the venue while addressing the concerns of neighbors.
No longer asking to modify the original text amendment request that allowed for an unlimited number of 10,000-person University events.
Limit community-based activities at the stadium and plazas to 60 days per year.
We are excited to announce additional financial benefits tied to the Ryan Field redevelopment: