The proposed soccer stadium at Lincoln Yards is almost certainly not happening.
The Chicago Tribune reported yesterday that 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins would not support the Lincoln Yards project in its current form, citing the impact on traffic in the area.
Ald. Hopkins told the Tribune that he was skeptical of the developers’ plans to reduce congestion around Lincoln Yards.
“Sterling Bay wants the opportunity to present the results of their own traffic analysis, which they believe can show compatibility of a 20,000-seat soccer stadium and the surrounding traffic infrastructure in the neighborhood,” Ald.