Bears Staduim in Newark to Be Anchored by $1.7 Billion Timber Tower

Timber tower will anchor $1.7B project replacing shuttered Bears stadium

The site of the old Newark Bears Stadium will be anchored by an 11-story tall timber tower — the beginnings of a new vision for sustainable construction and modern architecture in the city.

Plans for the 500,000 square-foot building were revealed Monday by Manhattan-based Lotus Equity Group, which is redeveloping the 11.8 acre site now known as Riverfront Square.

“Good buildings are good neighbors and we envision a sustainable, efficient and architecturally-stunning future for Newark,” said Michael Green, founder of Michael Green Architecture, which designed the building.

 

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