Politics & Government

White Stadium Project In Boston Clears Legal Hurdle, Wu Calls It "Historic Victory"

On Wednesday, Judge Matthew Nestor ruled that White Stadium is not protected as a park or conservation land under state law.

(CBS Boston)

April 3, 2025

White Stadium cleared a big legal hurdle, paving the way for the City of Boston to move forward with renovations, after a judge sided with the city.

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The city and Boston Unity Soccer Partners want to renovate the stadium inside Franklin Park and make it the home for the new National Women's Soccer League team and share the stadium with Boston Public Schools students.

However, Emerald Necklace Conservancy and neighbors filed a lawsuit accusing the city of trying to privatize a public park on protected land.

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Construction at White Stadium in Boston's Franklin Park/CBS Boston

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