Browns' New Stadium: A $2B Economic Boost

0:00It's March 3rd, here's your NFL news in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Cleveland Browns just started a massive excavation project for their new stadium in Brook Park. Call the New Huntington Bankfield, it has an official groundbreaking set for April 30th this year and should open in 2029. This enclosed venue will seat 67,500 people and anchor Northeast Ohio's biggest economic push ever. A mixed-use entertainment district led by Lincoln Property Company will surround it to drive growth and jobs. Team owners D and Jimmy Haslam called it an exciting milestone. They're pouring in more than $2 billion of private money to build not just a stadium, but a year-round hub for the community. The Super Theater-style spot goes beyond football, planning for concerts, NCAA, Final Fours, and International Soccer. Even alone will create thousands of jobs over the next four years.

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