Westside High School Opens $34M Athletics Facility
Westside High School’s New Life Complex represents one of the largest private facility investments in the region’s K-12 athletics landscape. The Westside Foundation secured the full $34 million budget through private donations, funding construction that includes dedicated athletic spaces, educational facilities, and a competition-grade aquatics center.
Phase one construction is complete. School officials expect phase two to finish by the end of 2025, opening full building access to students at the start of the spring semester.
Fort Worth Plans $82M in Athletic Facilities Improvements
Fort Worth doesn’t have the sports fields and stadiums needed to meet growing demand, city staff found.
To fix that, preliminary plans suggest investing roughly $82 million into local athletic fields over the next 12 years, according to an informal report shared at a City Council work session Nov. 4.
About $40 million to $50 million would fund a new baseball and softball diamond complex — possibly funded by a city bond proposal in 2030, according to the report. Another $48 million in improvements to current stadiums and parks could be funded by the expected 2026 bond, which voters will weigh in May.
The diamond complex would include at least eight fields of varying sizes and be developed in partnership with local and regional sports organizations, according to the proposal. The plans are contingent on the city’s land acquisition for the project.
Commanders Select HKS to Design $2.7B Stadium
Today, the Washington Commanders announced their selection of HKS, a global architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team's new, state-of-the-art stadium. Anchored by the stadium and the franchise's historic $2.7 billion private investment in Washington, D.C., 180-acres at the historic RFK site will be transformed into a vibrant, year-round destination for sports, entertainment, housing, parks and recreation, and neighborhood amenities.
HKS brings unmatched expertise in designing iconic sports and entertainment destinations. The firm's NFL venues, including SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, have redefined sports venue design through architecture that elevates the fan experience and sets new benchmarks for innovation and sponsorship integration.
"Selecting HKS as the lead architect marks a major step forward in our journey to bring the Washington Commanders home to the District," said Mark Clouse, President, Washington Commanders. "HKS has a proven track record of delivering world-class stadiums that balance design, functionality and community impact. This partnership underscores our shared vision to create a stadium that enhances the fan experience, strengthens our connection with the community, and sets a new standard for the future of sports and entertainment—delivering an exceptional experience that will serve our team, our fans, and the District for decades to come."
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