CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Browns announced the Texas-founded company Lincoln Property as the development partner for the new Brook Park Browns stadium.
According to a release from the Browns, the new stadium will be 176 acres and will serve as a “mixed use entertainment district” in Brook Park.
Dallas-based architecture firm HKS will design the enclosed stadium.
The Browns said, “Located adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the 67,000-seat stadium will be a premier venue for Browns home games, in addition to hosting multiple concerts, major sports tournaments and events, and conferences year-round, cementing Northeast Ohio as a world-class entertainment destination.”
“Lincoln is working with the Browns and Haslam Sports Group to develop a well-thought-out and compelling vision for a live/work/play destination to complement the new Huntington Bank Field planned for Brook Park,” said Peter Kelly, EVP of Lincoln’s Midwest operations, in a statement. “The economic impact that this entire project will bring to Northeast Ohio is unmatched – the mixed-use development alone is expected to generate $1.2 billion annually and create more than 3,300 permanent jobs for the region. Northeast Ohio deserves a vibrant development like this, which will engage residents and visitors alike.”
The district will eventually include 300,000 square feet of retail, two hotels, 1,100 apartments, and 500,000 square feet of office.
Phase one of the development, which is planned for 2029 with the stadium, will include 450 hotel rooms, 575 apartments, 96,000 square feet of traditional retail, and 137,000 square feet of retail, including a team store.
“The most important component of any successful mixed-use project is the anchor. The new enclosed stadium will bring year-round events to the surrounding district, activating this region in a way that has never been feasible before,” added David Binswanger, Co-CEO of Lincoln. “Having planned 2,000 acres of mixed-use development across the country and counting, our team understands what fundamentals are needed for a project like this to succeed. Northeast Ohio and the Brook Park site have all the advantages, including a prime location and accessibility, to become a go-to entertainment destination in the U.S.”
Lincoln also worked on The Star, the training center for the Dallas Cowboys, a development in downtown Charlotte near Bank of America Stadium, among others.
HKS also created the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers' SoFi Stadium, the Indianapolis Colts' Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium.
“We’re proud to be working with the Haslam family to create a versatile sports and entertainment venue for all of Northeast Ohio,” said Mark A. Williams, Partner and Director of Venues for HKS. “Our latest design for the National Football League will not only be home to one of the league’s most storied franchises, but it will also be a generational project for the region that will attract a wide array of major sporting and cultural events for years to come.”
Copyright 2024 WOIO. All rights reserved.