The article discusses the proposed construction of a new stadium to replace the old District of Columbia Stadium, originally built in 1961 for $24 million. The new stadium is expected to cost approximately $3.6 billion, with the district responsible for about $1 billion. Unlike the original, which had a capacity of 55,000, the new venue will have around 65,000 seats and is scheduled to open in 2030. The surrounding area is also set for development, with plans for mixed-use facilities. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials have expressed excitement over the project.
It was dedicated in 1961 by Arkansas representative Oren Harris as "a long, long dream come true," and "a symbol that a country can be as great as it is strong and healthy."
It was celebrated by Mayor Muriel Bowser as "a big deal." "I've been working on this for the ten years since I've been mayor," she said at the press conference.
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