Robert Kraft and his plan has been met with a mixed reaction from the community. The plan met widespread opposition in the streets of Foxboro and on social media.
Most are those who believe that their tax dollars should not be spent on stadiums and events that will not benefit them directly. Others have expressed concern over the additional traffic that a World Cup would bring to Gillette Stadium, which is already near capacity during Patriots games and other sporting events.
The good news for Kraft’s plan is that it appears to have support from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Governor Charlie Baker. There will likely be plenty of public hearings and other opportunities for residents to voice their opinions before any final decision.
The Kraft Group is an organization that has been developing sports facilities for over two decades. The group’s portfolio includes venues for indoor and outdoor sports and arenas and stadiums that host professional hockey, basketball, American football, and soccer teams.
Kraft’s plan would see the construction of a new stadium in Foxboro used for both the Patriots and Revolution. The current Gillette Stadium needs significant repairs and upgrades to comply with current safety standards.
With a new stadium being built, it will be much easier for the Patriots to continue playing there while also allowing them to use their newer facility. The stadium will be located in the Westboro area of Foxboro. The site hosts several businesses, including a Hess station and a car dealership. While the stadium will be built on the Foxboro side of town, it will still be accessible from the Boston side of town.
Robert Kraft has already received approval for the stadium from both the state and the city of Boston. While there is no timetable for when construction will begin, it is expected to begin in 2015 and be completed by 2018.
The Kraft Group hopes to create a more modern stadium that will rival other major cities. The hope is that it will provide a venue that can compete with other stadiums around the country while also making it easier for fans to access as they travel throughout New England for over a year.
Robert Kraft owned the New England Patriots; a National Football League team, from 1994 through 2005, when he sold most of his shares to businessman Stephen M. Ross (who later sold half the franchise to businessman Robert Kraft).
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