Washington Commanders stadium
Coverage of Washington Commanders stadium in the Nexus archive.
- ‘No one is saying no development’: DC residents hold lawn party to air RFK Campus concerns
Residents in Kingman Park hosted a lawn party to voice concerns about planned development on the 180-acre area surrounding the future Washington Commanders stadium. The Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association criticized the draft plan for potentially paving green space along Oklahoma Avenue and failing to prioritize community needs, such as local grocery options or train station access. They stressed that the public comment period regarding the RFK Campus Master Plan remains open until August 14.
- DC reveals master plan for housing, parks around future Commanders stadium
The District’s Office of Planning unveiled a draft master plan for the 180-acre area around the future Washington Commanders stadium at the former RFK Stadium site, including 5,500 to 6,500 housing units (30% affordable), commercial development, parks, and six districts. Public comments are accepted through August 14, with plans to revise the draft and submit it to the D.C. Council this fall.