Local Designer Proposes Dome for Soldier Field to Keep Bears in Chicago
Local architecture studio Edward Peck Design has proposed adding a translucent canopy to the Chicago Bears' stadium to convince the NFL team to stay in the city.
Edward Peck Design designed the concept stadium to meet the desires of the team for a next-generation stadium, with a roof, expanded seating and an entertainment complex.
The studio created the concept to demonstrate how the team could redevelop its current site and stay in the city.
Following pushback from conservationists contributed to the Chicago Bears abandoning plans to build a Manica Architecture-designed stadium slightly south of the current one, the team has seriously considered sites in the neighbouring state of Indiana.
New Rec Center Coming to Walter Gladwin Park in NYC
A new 40,000-square-foot recreation center is coming to Walter Gladwin Park on East Tremont Ave., bringing much-needed relief to a community identified as a “recreation desert.”
The new center will offer programming for all ages and include a gymnasium, cardio and strength training rooms, dance studios and educational spaces, in an eco-friendly, timber-focused design with green roof and solar panels.
The Department of Design and Construction is currently seeking a contractor for the project, and construction is expected to begin in late 2026.
The new center is part of the Parks Department’s effort to identify areas throughout the city that lack recreation opportunities. In the neighborhood around Walter Gladwin Park, only 5% of residents currently have convenient access to a rec center, according to Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.
Moberly High School Opens New 20K-Foot Athletics Facility
Moberly High School opened a new 20,000-square-foot athletic facility to help increase athletic opportunities and increase community engagement.
Construction began a year and a half ago on the Spartan Fieldhouse. The facility opened just over a month ago on Feb. 17.
Before the Fieldhouse opened, groups and students had to utilize the former gymnasium. Now, the new space is bigger and can hold 1,600, double the amount of people.
The facility allows for easier access for students across the district. Younger students from other schools come and utilize the space.
