The District now has control of the RFK campus, the largest unused tract of land in the District. These 174 acres can now be transformed into a vibrant hub of housing, world-class recreational facilities, green spaces, and economic opportunities for District residents and visitors alike.
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Our History - Block BWe are bringing the Washington Commanders home to the Sports Capital. Anchored by the single-largest private investment in DC's history, DC will catalyze and complement the transformation of the entire campus to include housing, parks and recreation, hotels, restaurants, retail, and neighborhood amenities. When we got control of 180 acres of land on the banks of the Anacostia, we knew right away that partnering with the Commanders would be the fastest and surest route to bringing the RFK campus to life. As we focus on the growth of our economy, we’re not only bringing our team home, but we’re also bringing new jobs and new revenue to our city and to Ward 7. The entire campus is expected to create approximately 5,000-6,000 housing units, including at least 30% affordable housing. As the District responds to a shifting economy, the activation of the RFK campus through this deal is expected to create approximately 14,000 jobs in connection to the stadium construction alone and 2,000 permanent jobs, and a new neighborhood with 5,000-6,000 housing units, including at least 30% affordable housing.    The Washington Commanders have committed to spend at least $2.7 billion - the largest private investment in DC's history, and the full cost of the stadium's construction. The District will use the existing ballpark fund to back a $500m investment to prepare the land and handle needed infrastructure. Another $202m will go to infrastructure improvements like roads and water pipes for the neighborhood across the parcel, preparing the way for housing, retail, and more. Compared to other NFL projects across the country, the District of Columbia is getting an incredible deal.  At a time when the District is focused on responding to a shifting economy, the activation of the RFK campus through this deal is expected to create approximately 14,000 jobs in connection to the stadium construction alone and 2,000 permanent jobs, and the stadium and surrounding development is anticipated to create approximately $4 billion in total tax revenue and yield more than $15.6 billion in direct spending over 30 years. The approximately 65,000-seat stadium, which is expected to open in 2030, will occupy only 11% of the site, and because the stadium will have a roof it will be able to host events year-round. In addition to building the stadium, the Commanders will be responsible for activating and developing multiple parcels of land around the stadium with restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, housing, green space, and more. The entire campus is expected to create approximately 5,000-6,000 housing units, including at least 30% affordable housing.  The District has a successful history of using catalytic sports investments to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant neighborhoods, including in Chinatown-Gallery Place with Capital One Arena (originally the MCI Center) in the 1990s and 2000s, Capitol Riverfront with Nationals Park in the 2000s and 2010s, and St. Elizabeths East with the CareFirst Arena (originally the Entertainment and Sports Arena) in the past decade. During her time in elected office, the Mayor has worked on deals for Audi Field, the CareFirst Arena, the renovation of Capital One Arena, and now a partnership with the Washington Commanders. We can do it again.  Nationals Park Before Nationals Park After |