Last Thursday, the Kearny Journal reported that downtown Harrison, NJ is experiencing a revival despite economic doldrums at the national level. The paper notes, however, that construction on Red Bull Stadium has stalled because of a pending eminent domain case.
"The case centers on several former owners of the property who claim that the Harrison Redevelopment Agency failed to properly notify them of its plans to pursue eminent domain before seizing their properties last year."
I think its safe to say that the grand opening will be pushed back yet again. The Park was supposed to open in September 2008, but it is conceivable that the Philly franchise will be playing soccer in their SSS facility before Red Bull Park is ready. RBNY will continue to play in one of the most fan-unfriendly venues in America, Giants Stadium.
Red Bulls fans are feeling slighted.
"The case centers on several former owners of the property who claim that the Harrison Redevelopment Agency failed to properly notify them of its plans to pursue eminent domain before seizing their properties last year."
I think its safe to say that the grand opening will be pushed back yet again. The Park was supposed to open in September 2008, but it is conceivable that the Philly franchise will be playing soccer in their SSS facility before Red Bull Park is ready. RBNY will continue to play in one of the most fan-unfriendly venues in America, Giants Stadium.
Red Bulls fans are feeling slighted.
UPDATE:
NYRB brass attempted to reassure season-ticket holders on Saturday, saying that the franchise is committed to opening Red Bull Park in 2009. No mention of their ED problem ... I mean eminent domain issue.
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