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Renderings Of Bears Stadium In Arlington Heights Released
The modern enclosed stadium would be designed to host a wide-range of events year-round.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Manica Architecture, a Kansas City-based firm hired by the Chicago Bears in 2022 to assist in the conceptual design process for a new stadium at the former Arlington International Racetrack site, has released renderings of a potential future home for the NFL team.
Manica Architecture is owned by David Manica and was formed in 2007. The company specializes in designing sports and entertainment facilities in the United States and around the world.
In 2020, the $2 billion Manica-designed Allegiant Stadium opened in Las Vegas, home of the NFL's Raiders, as well as the University of Las Vegas football team and host of the Las Vegas Bowl. Other major projects to the company's credit include the Chase Center in San Francisco for NBA's Golden State Warriors (2019) and the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Doha, Qatar, host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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The Village of Arlington Heights announced Tuesday that it could receive at least $15 million annually, or $510 million over 40 years, if the Bears move forward with redeveloping the former Arlington Park site. Officials said they have received two preliminary Economic Impact Reports submitted by the Chicago Bears Football Club.
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"These reports demonstrate the tremendous potential of the Chicago Bears development for our community and the Chicagoland region," Arlington Height Mayor Jim Tinaglia said. "This is an important step as we continue to evaluate the possibilities of our partnership with the Chicago Bears Football Club."
The Village said the reports were also independently peer reviewed by its consultant, Hunden Partners out of Chicago, and the reports are now publically available here.
In February 2023, the Bears closed on a $197.2 million property agreement to buy the 326-acre property that housed the former racetrack. The Bears' current lease with the Chicago Park District for Soldier Field runs through 2033 and the team would pay a penalty reported to be around $84 million if it breaks its lease in 2026.
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