Construction of the Cleveland Browns’ new stadium will mark a turning point for sports in Ohio. This will be a fully enclosed stadium that will have mixed-use and will aim to transform the experiences for everyone.

It seems like the Cleveland Browns have officially entered a new era of development with the Huntington Bank Field. Once the project is complete, Ohio will have its first fully enclosed National Football Stadium. Based on the information we have, the entire project will cost around $2B and it is managed by AECOM Hunt and the TurnerConstruction, as well as the Independence Construction.

The New Project

Based on Jummy and Dee Haslam’s words (these are the team owners), the new project is a considerable investment. In fact, they believe it is more than just an investment in the club - it is something that affects the city’s identity. Besides being used for NFL games, the stadium will be designed to be adaptable for various activities, including concerts, conventions, and community gatherings.

Based on the early renders, the new stadium will have a curved roofline that will be used as a shelter for fans against the Great Lakes weather. It seems like engineers have privatized transparency and natural light because they will be using the newETFE panels. The latter is very popular when it comes to new stadiums and are being used all over the world.

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It will be an entertainment district

The fact that this will be a mixed-use stadium means that people will have access to all kinds of things. Whether you are among those who will read the Premier League predictions while chilling in the hotel or eating at the restaurant, or you’ll be one of the hardcore fans visiting the stadium to support the Cleveland Browns, you will alwaysfind something to do.

Speaking of restaurants and hotels, those things will be present. The stadium’s goalis to attract visitors from the region, and the people behind it hope that it will create thousands of construction and hospitality jobs. Needless to say, there are reports that local businesses are already interested in nearby properties.

Sustainability as a statement

The architects behind his massive project have sustainability as a core principle. The design will have a rainwater capture system, solar arrays on the roof and special low-emission construction materials. All of those things are very important in today’s world and make the stadium a long-term investment.

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Looking ahead

Assuming that the stadium’s construction is on schedule, the Browns will have their new venue ready by 2029. Until it becomes a reality, people who support the team will have to go to the Cleveland Browns Stadium, located on the shores of Lake Erie.

All in all, the stadium seems to have a promising future ahead of it. All we need to do is wait until it becomes a reality.