Evanston City Council Set to Decide on Northwestern's $800M Ryan Field Project

The Evanston City Council is set to vote on Northwestern University's $800 million Ryan Field project, which includes demolishing the current stadium and building a new one with 35,000 seats. While the proposal has received some community support, there is opposition to hosting concerts at the venue due to concerns about noise pollution, traffic, and overcrowded parking. Northwestern has pledged $100 million in donations to the Evanston community over the next decade if the concert proposal is approved. The Most Livable City Association is calling for a delay in the vote, arguing that the project does not provide enough benefits to the city.