176-acre site to house stadium and mixed-use development in Brook Park
The Browns have completed the next part in the process toward building a new domed stadium in Brook Park, officially executing the clause and taking steps forward in the land purchase agreement.
The 176-acre site in Brook Park will not only house the new Huntington Bank Field enclosed stadium, but also the adjacent mixed-use development.
“We have executed the clause and taken the necessary steps in our land purchase agreement with the current owners to solidify our future purchase of the 176-acre site in Brook Park for a new Huntington Bank Field enclosed stadium, along with an adjacent mixed-use development,” Haslam Sports Group-Chief Operating Officer Dave Jenkins said in a statement. “While work remains with our public partners on the project, this is a key step in our efforts to create a responsible long-term stadium solution that delivers a world-class experience for our fans, attracts more large-scale events for our region and positively impacts our local economy.”
In recent months, the Browns have continued to take the necessary steps in pursuing a new domed Huntington Bank Field. In Oct. 2024, the Browns announced their decision to focus their stadium efforts on a domed stadium in Brook Park.
In Dec. 2024, RCLCO, a real estate consulting company, conducted a study that through its findings showcased how a Cleveland Browns domed stadium and adjacent mixed-use development in Brook Park is primed for success in Northeast Ohio and can serve as a catalyst for growth in Cuyahoga County. Their market analysis included program, pricing and absorption, as well as analysis of the projected fiscal and economic impacts of the new Brook Park development.
Through the study, RCLCO found three key findings: the viability of the site for mixed-use development in conjunction with a new domed stadium, the positive economic impact of the new stadium and adjacent mixed-use development and the significant benefits a domed stadium would bring to downtown Cleveland.
Later that month, Lincoln Property Company – a global full-service real estate firm – was announced as the development partner for the Cleveland Browns’ 176-acre mixed-use entertainment district in Brook Park. The development is set to be designed by the architecture firm HKS and will be anchored by a new domed stadium.
The mixed-use entertainment district surrounding the stadium will be developed across multiple phases and will ultimately include 300,000 square feet of retail, two upscale hotels, 1,100 apartments, and 500,000 square feet of office. Phase One, which is planned to deliver along with the stadium in 2029, will include 450 hotel rooms; 575 apartments; 96,000 square feet of traditional retail, suited for unique food & beverage and shopping destinations; and 137,000 square feet of experiential retail, which will include a team store, and other experience-based retail concepts that will drive year-round activation and community involvement.
“We will continue to provide updates throughout the process as we work towards bringing this exciting and transformative project to Northeast Ohio,” Jenkins said in a statement.
