Northwestern University announced Thursday they will lower the number of concerts held at the new proposed Ryan Field stadium, while still contributing financially to the city.
In a statement, Northwestern president Michael Schill said they have taken into consideration neighbors' concerns and will drop the number of concerts held in a year from 10 to six.
"The new stadium has never been solely about Northwestern football; its role as an economic and social engine goes well beyond that," Schill said. The LUC, made up of volunteer community members, will hear plans for Ryan Field and concerns from residents on Aug. 23. They will then make recommendations to the Evanston City Council and Planning and Development Committee about the development of the stadium.
"Northwestern clearly knows they're losing the fight in public opinion. They're grasping for some kind of support. What they propose are still the same radical zoning changes that focus on commercial use," said David DeCarlo, co-president of the Most Livable Association.
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