Franklin Park - White Stadium Renovation

Judge rules White Stadium renovation not in violation of state laws, a victory for Boston’s NWSL team - The Boston Globe

Boston Legacy FC hopes to begin play at the venue in the spring of 2026.
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A Superior Court judge issued a ruling Wednesday afternoon saying that the renovation of White Stadium is not in violation of state laws.

The order from Judge Matthew Nestor counts as a major victory for the City of Boston and the new professional women’s soccer team that hopes to begin playing in the renovated stadium next March.

Nestor’s order that the “Stadium Parcel is not subject to Article 97” and is in no violation of any other laws stops the plaintiffs — the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and individuals who live near the Franklin Park stadium parcel — from halting the project.
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March 2027? Given the current conditions it seems doable, but aggressive and with a lot of built-in assumptions. Or is the plan to be able play games with only the city's portion complete and limited seating? Assume there's no publicly available construction schedule?
 
DZH22 said:
I found this aerial shot on facebook.

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Crazy to see. Didn’t think it would really happen. So many memories here, I played football, participated and attended track events, watched thanksgiving high school games. It will be interesting to see how this will turn out.
 
DBM said:
https://www.universalhub.com/2025/boston-naacp-calls-end-white-stadium-project

In terms of the politics, perhaps not surprising... but still, is this not absurdly late in the game? The City has already been hosting contractor fairs ... this thing is going to happen, folks, absent something completely shocking and unexpected.
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It physically isn't possible to not do the renovation at this point, because most of the stadium is no longer there. When I biked by on Thursday, all that was left was about a third of the facade, propped up in much the way the old Filenes wall was propped up while awaiting Millennium Tower to happen. The orange highlight is all that remains of the original stadium. Is that what the NAACP wants to preserve?

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