The Chicago Bears have released stunning AI-generated images of a new stadium that could be built on the city’s waterfront – but not everyone in The Windy City is impressed.
The NFL team shared the photos Wednesday afternoon, before Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson led a news conference on the proposals.
According to FOX32 Chicago, the stadium will cost approximately $3.2 billion to build, with the Bears paying $2 billion themselves. It could accommodate 65,000 people with an opening planned for 2028.
The stadium will not only host sporting events: music concerts will also be held there and 14 acres of green space and sports fields will surround it.
But while the proposals were published on Wednesday, one of them returned to the reactions on social networks: “And the parking?
A world-class destination for a world-class city.
Presentation of early designs for a new lakeside stadium. #StadiumForChicago
– Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2024
The Chicago Bears released stunning images of a possible new $3.2 billion stadium
The venue would be used by the Bears for football but also for other events such as music concerts.
The Bears also shared an AI-generated image of what it might look like inside the stadium.
Apparently no parking is necessary.
– Peter Annis (@BearsFanPete) April 24, 2024
Where will we park and tailgate? We must now be careful of pedestrians on bicycles and rollerblades. Got it.
– Jr Smith (@JR_Smith23) April 24, 2024
One fan wrote on X: “We park our boats in Lake Michigan? while another said: “Apparently there is no need to park.”
Another said: “Where are we going to park and tailgate? We must now be careful of pedestrians on bicycles and rollerblades. Got it.’
Another X user wrote: “No place to park and 3 hours in traffic. »
Sharing the images on Twitter Wednesday, the Bears wrote: “More than just a stadium.
“With 14 acres of new athletic fields and recreational park space, this project will give Chicago families a place to gather and play.
“Featuring the historic colonnades of Soldier Field, this space will be used year-round for recreational and community events.
“A premier destination for the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events.