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Council orders hearing on White Stadium project as members and residents raise cost, transparency and tree‑cutting concerns
Summary
Councilors filed a hearing order to examine rising costs and public process for the White Stadium project at Franklin Park. Sponsors and several councilors expressed concerns about increased cost estimates, the 30‑year lease structure, tree removal and community outreach; chairs pledged expedited hearings.
Councilors filed a hearing order Jan. 8 to review the White Stadium project in Franklin Park after public reports of rising costs and questions about community engagement. Councilor Erin Murphy, who filed the order, said recent developments including doubling of projected costs and a 30‑year agreement that places public land under private control warrant an immediate council hearing.
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