The setting would preserve Chicago’s ability to compete for the team, even with Arlington Heights described as the likely destination. Hinz identified Mayor Brandon Johnson’s position and the handling of Soldier Field’s remaining debt as unresolved factors.
A distinct Chicago stadium concept
Meanwhile, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill released a conceptual proposal for a Bears stadium in Bridgeport, contingent on the White Sox moving.
“If the White Sox move, we have developed a conceptual proposal that brings a new stadium to Bridgeport,” the company wrote in a post on LinkedIn on October 28.
SOM envisions the stadium as the centerpiece of a mixed-use district including housing, entertainment, hotels, parks and public recreation. The company highlighted existing parking and access to the CTA, Metra and Dan Ryan highways.
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