Northwestern has secured a huge initial victory in its goal of rebuilding Ryan Field — but with a major caveat.
On Wednesday night, the Evanston Land Use Commission voted 9-0 to recommend the overhaul of Ryan Field, but did not recommend NU’s request for rezoning to allow for concerts at the stadium. The Commission struck down the rezoning proposal 7-2.
In order for Ryan Field to host concerts, the area would have to be rezoned for commercial use. The current zoning allows the stadium to only be used for academic and athletic purposes.
The votes come after a series of three commission hearings on the new Ryan Field.