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Brief of diving:
- Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire FC Shared Representations and Construction Details From the team of $ 650 million to the city center, according to a statement.
- The new structure, designed by the architect Gensler and the architect of San Francisco I announced in early JuneIt will host approximately 22,000 fans, according to the statement. Around the stadium are viewed by the river and the open public squares, along with a variety of hospitality and services spaces.
- The stadium will be the catalyst for the first phase of 78, a development of the 62 -hectare master plan for a pedestrian -oriented mixed campus, designed by Gensler, according to the statement.
Divide vision:
The 78 will have a 24/7 district with new residential and commercial buildings, a half -mile Riverwalk and a network of interconnected community spaces that support the programming throughout the year. The initial phase will include restaurants, shop windows and various complementary spaces.
The stadium will be completely funded by the club’s owner, Joe Mansueto, who is the executive chairman of the Chicago financial services firm, Morningsar.
Seats options include 50 suites, more than 500 LOGE seats and 3,500 seats in the club, according to the franchise, including some with access to clubs exclusive clubs. The bowl of seats will be covered by an exposed steel marquee that the team claims that it will improve the advantage of the fire game field by directing the noise of light and the crowd on the pitch.
In addition, a support section dedicated to the core of the stadium will be built, according to the release. The section is built to be in high space for approximately 2,000 safe blender fans.
The precinct will also be designed to host international football games, rugby matches, concerts, festivals and live performances, the club said in launch.
The construction of 78 is expected to begin in early 2026, and the new stadium is expected to open by 2028, according to the Chicago fire. A contractor has not been announced.
