Announcements
2009-10-21
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Move Los Angeles Stadium Forward
City of Industry, California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed a bill to speed up the construction of the long-awaited Los Angeles stadium complex. Specifically, this bill exempts the stadium complex in the City of Industry from the California Environmental Quality Act. The project is being planned with the hopes of an NFL team coming to Los Angeles.
Construction of the three million square foot stadium complex is estimated to create over 18,000 jobs and pump more than $760 million into the local economy every year – all without using any taxpayer dollars. The stadium complex will provide more than just a stadium; it will also include an orthopedic hospital, a movie and live performance theater and office and retail space.
In addition to providing the Los Angeles area with a much-needed economic boost, this 75,000-seat stadium would be the most energy efficient and environmentally sustainable NFL stadium in the country. The nation’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified stadium will power much of its operations using solar panels, landscape its grounds using recycled water and be built into a hillside – reducing the amount of steel and concrete used.
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Union workers were present at the Legislation Signing to show their support for the Los Angeles Stadium project, which will provide thousands of new jobs.
Governor Schwarzenegger speaks before local residence, elected officials and dozens of press organizations on Thursday October 22, 2009 before he signs legislation that will move the Los Angeles Stadium project forward in the City of Industry.
Key people in the project were present to be presented the signed legislation.
Key people in the project were present to be presented the signed legislation.
Key people in the project were present to be presented the signed legislation.
Governor Schwarzenegger signs a souvenir after signing the legislation that will provide a much needed economic boost.
Governor Schwarzenegger was pleased to announce that this 75,000-seat stadium would be the most energy efficient and environmentally sustainable NFL stadium in the country.