Construction update from the Central Street Consortium

Ryan Field construction crews will be making exciting progress in July. While the earth retention system anchoring continues, installation of sheeting is now complete, resulting in decreased noise and vibrations. The deep foundation operation will be complete by early August. Mass excavation work also continues, with the stadium bowl nearing its permanent field level, helping to prepare the way for pouring concrete foundations.

Additional work hours approved

The city has approved alternate work hours for the first phase of the Northwestern Ryan Field Project. The additional work hours will be used for equipment maintenance and preparation for the next day’s activities. The work conducted during these additional hours is required to comply with the City’s noise ordinance, and the impact is expected to be minimal. The additional work hours allow the project to progress and stay on time. The additional work hours are at the City's discretion and will be continually re-assessed. 

The alternate work schedule is as follows:

• Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (currently 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (currently 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Allowable activities between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays are limited to site maintenance and preparation activities and must comply with City of Evanston noise ordinances.

Community meeting

Northwestern University invites you to join us for a virtual community forum on July 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. We will provide important updates on the Ryan Field Project and the temporary lakeside football field. Register online via Zoom.

Temporary lakeside football field

Mark your calendars for Aug. 31 at 2:30 p.m. The Wildcats will host their first home game at the temporary football field. This is an exciting milestone for Northwestern and the Evanston community.

As we get closer to the big day, Northwestern and the City will provide more details. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to cheer on the Wildcats in this historic event.

We look forward to your participation and feedback. Your input is crucial as we work to minimize the impact of these projects and keep you informed.

Questions or concerns?

Northwestern and the Central Street Consortium, in coordination with the City of Evanston, are committed to maintaining a responsive and robust channel of communication with the community throughout the process to Rebuild Ryan Field. Visit the Ryan Field website to explore several ways to ask questions and stay informed about upcoming milestones, including weekly updates on construction milestones. Stay up-to-date on all Evanston construction projects and events on the City of Evanston website.

Photo credit: Central Street Consortium/July 8, 2024

Mass excavation work continues at Ryan Field, with the bowl nearing its permanent field level.

Northwestern celebrates new Ryan Field groundbreaking

The 100% privately funded project, catalyzed by the vision, leadership and generosity of the Ryan Family, is set to bring thousands of jobs and nearly $660 million in economic impact to the City of Evanston and surrounding areas.

The ceremony took place at the site of the new stadium and included remarks by University officials and Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss. The speakers were joined in the groundbreaking by members of the Ryan Family, whose vision, leadership and generosity are the catalyst behind the new stadium. Read more.

Meet the team

Construction projects require a talented team, all working together to achieve a common goal. We want you to meet our Central Street Consortium team! Through of a series of videos, we are introducing some of the team members working to bring Ryan Field to life. This month, catch up with occupational health technician Leonardo; welder Walter, whose daughter graduated from Northwestern; and Northwestern student-athlete and intern Jacob.

Follow the Central Street Consortium on Instagram @centralstreetconsortium for project updates, community events and more.

Upcoming events

The Central Street Consortium regularly hosts events to engage the Evanston community in the project to rebuild Ryan Field and to learn more about careers in the construction industry. 

Join us for office hours

The Central Street Consortium hosts office hours at the CSC Resource Center at 1910 Greenwood Ave. in Evanston every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A member of the team is available to chat about special programs and construction career opportunities and to learn more about local businesses.

Connect with the Electricians Union
July 17, 4:00 PM
1910 Greenwood Ave., Evanston --- Discover exciting career paths in the skilled trades industry, and learn from the experts at the Electricians Union about the opportunities available in the field. To RSVP, email Zola Stewart at zstewart@tcco.com, or call (312) 327-2777.

Northwestern University Community Meeting: Ryan Field and Temporary Lakeside Facility Updates
July 23, 7:00 PM
Northwestern University invites you to join us for a virtual community forum. We will provide important updates on the Ryan Field Project and the temporary lakeside football field. Northwestern University invites you to join us for a virtual community forum on July 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. We will provide important updates on the Ryan Field Project and the temporary lakeside football field. Click the event title above to register.

Careers in engineering
August 7, 4:00 PM
1910 Greenwood Ave., Evanston --- Join CSC and experts from the International Union of Operating Engineers to learn about engineering careers in the construction industry. To RSVP, email Zola Stewart at zstewart@tcco.com, or call (312) 327-2777.