The prospect of a glitzy new NFL palace at the RFK Stadium site has sparked excitement among local politicians and criticism from others. Bipartisan legislation recently passed through Congress, enabling D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to advance plans for the federally-owned site's redevelopment. This development follows the Virginia Senate's refusal to fund a proposed stadium at Potomac Yard, leading Mayor Bowser to tout her current proposal as a "real deal, not a fantasy deal." Jeffrey Wright, reflecting public sentiment, emphasized the historical significance of the RFK site to the Commanders' fans. The D.C. Council is also considering a new fund to support the stadium's repairs and ensure its presence in the District.
The D.C. Council held a public hearing this week on the proposed a new fund to help with those repairs and keep the stadium in the District. https://t.co/2zXM4K3u7L
After years of limbo, bipartisan legislation moved through Congress that would allow Mayor Bowser to move forward on her plans to redevelop the federally-owned site as part of her effort to lure the Commanders back to the city. https://t.co/IDgoWugsAa
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she has a “real deal on the table, not a fantasy deal,” in the days since the Virginia Senate declined approving funding for a proposed Potomac Yard stadium. https://t.co/0cuzPUZ62l
Jeffrey Wright on where the @Commanders should be playing their games, “The Majority of fans who know anything about the team and the history of the team want the organization to be centered again and that’s RFK. That’s at that site” @PFTCommenter 📺 https://t.co/zkAyxLeiZ8 https://t.co/kdpAhSdUCZ https://t.co/g1uOPm1Pzg
After years of limbo, bipartisan legislation moved through Congress last month that would allow D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser to move forward on her plans to redevelop the federally-owned site. https://t.co/zzZnHyk6fj
The prospect of a glitzy new NFL palace anchoring a rebuilt, redeveloped RFK Stadium site has many local politicians excited. But the idea has critics, too. @WashTimesSports https://t.co/XOWb9pRiky