OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – -The city council unanimously approved purchasing land for a new 11-acre professional soccer stadium and entertainment district in North Downtown. The $332 million project will feature a 6,500-seat stadium, shopping, and dining, with groundbreaking expected this fall. Despite concerns over unknown environmental cleanup costs, city leaders and Union Omaha officials believe the economic and community benefits outweigh the risks.
- The city council voted unanimously to buy land for a new 11-acre professional soccer stadium and entertainment district
- The reinvestment will feature a 6,500-seat stadium, shopping, and dining
- While the city will be responsible for environmental remediation on the property, the exact cleanup costs will remain unknown until the purchase is complete.
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Momentum to build a new professional soccer stadium and entertainment district in North Downtown continues to grow after the city council voted 7-0 to buy land for the 11-acre project.
The stadium will feature 6,500 fixed seats, alongside shopping and dining options. Developers told me they plan to break ground this fall…