Northwestern's planned redesign of Ryan Field would be more intimate – seating 35,000 people, which is 12,000 fewer than the current capacity.
One of the biggest points of contention is the prospect of hosting concerts at the stadium. Last month, neighboring Wilmette passed a resolution opposing a rezoning plan which would allow for concerts at the Evanston stadium.
Northwestern had hoped to start construction on the $800 million renovation of Ryan Field after the 2023 Wildcats football season.
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