What do you think of the Kraft Group's deal to build a New England Revolution soccer stadium?

"According to the Dec. 31 announcement, Boston will receive nearly $48 million over 15 years, Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe first reported. The funds will go toward improving infrastructure around the Charlestown neighborhood, which is expected to bear the brunt of the traffic and crowds coming to the stadium. In addition, Boston will earn $1 per soccer ticket sold and 1.5% of concert ticket sales, for an estimated $2 million a year in ticket fees."

"The Kraft Group will also make $13 million in community mitigation improvements to Sullivan Square in Charlestown, which is expected to help ease congestion and improve access to the stadium site. For Everett, the Kraft Group struck a "similar but separate" deal, according to Chesto, estimated to be worth more than $90 million over a 20-year period for infrastructure investments, and other community benefits. Like Boston, Everett will also receive $2.25 for every ticket sold at the stadium. Both cities' surcharges would be adjusted for inflation, Chesto reported."

"In a statement, the Kraft Group said the agreements would mark "an important milestone in our effort to transform a long‑neglected industrial site along the Mystic River into a vibrant, publicly accessible waterfront destination and the future home of the New England Revolution." But some remain skeptical about the project's environmental impact."

The Kraft Group reached agreements with Boston and Everett to build a new New England Revolution stadium on an industrial site along the Mystic River in Everett. Boston will receive nearly $48 million over 15 years plus $1 per soccer ticket and 1.5% of concert sales, and the Kraft Group will provide $13 million for Sullivan Square mitigation. Everett's agreement is valued at more than $90 million over 20 years and will receive $2.25 per ticket; surcharges will be adjusted for inflation. The agreements include infrastructure investments and community benefits. Some advocates express skepticism about environmental impact and sizable infrastructure needs around Sullivan Square.

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