The city of Jacksonville has approved a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future' that should keep the Jaguars in one of the NFL’s smallest markets for at least another 30 years.
The city of Jacksonville approved a $1.4 billion 'stadium of the future' Tuesday that should keep the Jaguars in one of the NFL's smallest markets for at least another 30 years and end decades of speculation about the franchise being a potential relocation candidate. City councilmembers voted 14-1 in favor of the proposal, which now advances to NFL owners for final approval. Owners are scheduled to meet in Atlanta in October, with 24 of 32 votes needed to seal the deal.
4% of game day expenses moving forward. The proposed 63,000-seat, open-air stadium includes a translucent covering that's the equivalent of 'wearing shades in the sun,' Lamping has said. It's expected to lower outside temperatures by 15 degrees. Capacity could be expanded to 71,500 to accommodate the annual Florida-Georgia rivalry, the Gator Bowl, a College Football Playoff game or the Final Four. Pools and a party deck would remain in the north end zone.
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