Construction begins on new Inter Miami stadium

Inter Miami announced last night that "construction began on Miami Freedom Park" earlier this month. Fencing "has gone up" and "crews and heavy equipment are now on site, performing earthwork and sitework." The new stadium, which "includes a 58-acre public park and entertainment district" at Miami Freedom Park, is scheduled to open in 2025. The official groundbreaking ceremony for the 131-acre project "will take place later this year." Leasing and commercial partnership efforts "are underway to attract partners, tenants and retailers." Miami-based architecture firm Arquitectonica, Manica and CAA Icon "are part of the project team." Following delivery of the stadium and initial retail and entertainment offerings in 2025, Miami Freedom Park "will deliver additional retail, hotel and commercial phases through 2030" (MIAMI HERALD, 8/28).