In defense of the project, team owner Josh Harris argued that the city's infrastructure investment would be necessary regardless of the stadium, emphasizing its potential for job creation and tax revenue.

The project is expected to create 2,000 permanent jobs and 14,000 construction jobs, generating an estimated $4 billion in tax revenue over 30 years.

Washington's NFL franchise, the Commanders, has reached an agreement with the District of Columbia to construct a new stadium on the site of the former RFK Stadium, where the team played for over three decades.

This ambitious project, estimated to cost nearly $4 billion, will span 73 acres and feature a 65,000-seat stadium along with residential areas, parks, hotels, restaurants, and shops.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser highlighted that this initiative represents the largest private investment in the city's history, totaling approximately $3.6 billion when public funds are included.

However, the D.C. Council must approve any public funding for the project, and there is notable skepticism among council members regarding taxpayer contributions, particularly from Chairman Phil Mendelson.

Mendelson has expressed concerns about the financial implications of the project, while Councilmember Charles Allen has criticized it as a potentially 'bad deal' for the city.

Events DC will contribute $181 million toward parking garages, while the D.C. government will allocate $202 million for utilities and transportation infrastructure.

Mayor Bowser envisions the RFK site being revitalized to include housing, parking, hotels, retail space, and recreational facilities, aimed at attracting major events back to D.C.

The District's investment will be funded in installments, starting with $500 million between 2026 and 2030, and an additional $350 million in 2032, sourced from taxes generated by the new development.

The development will also feature a Plaza District with entertainment options, housing, restaurants, and a Festival Plaza, alongside a Riverfront District and Kingman Park District for additional amenities.

Harris has pledged to cover over 75% of the stadium's construction costs with his own funds, a significant contrast to the typical reliance on taxpayer support seen in other NFL projects.