In this episode of Building Brownstown, Nathan speaks with Lance Evans, Venue Designs Director and Principal at HKS. They discuss the design for the new enclosed Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park. Lance talks about revolutionizing the fan experience while taking the Dawg Pound to the next level! Evans breaks down how the new design will make Huntington Bank Field the hardest place to play for opposing teams!

Hosted by Browns Senior Media Broadcaster Nathan Zegura, Building Brownstown takes listeners behind the scenes of the Browns’ journey to build their new stadium. Each episode offers exclusive insight into the planning, process, and vision shaping the project, featuring in-depth conversations with those closest to it—ownership, executives, architects—and credible voices from around the sports and entertainment industry.

Hosted by Browns Senior Media Broadcaster Nathan Zegura, Building Brownstown takes listeners behind the scenes of the Browns&rsquo; journey to build their new stadium. Each episode offers exclusive insight into the planning, process, and vision shaping the project, featuring in-depth conversations with those closest to it&mdash;ownership, executives, architects&mdash;and credible voices from around the sports and entertainment industry.

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Architect Lance Evans' Vision for Huntington Bank Field - Building Brownstown

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In this episode of Building Brownstown, the Nathan Zegura interviews Johno Harris, the Senior Executive Vice President of Lincoln Property Group. Harris discusses his company's role in developing the mixed-use entertainment district surrounding the new enclosed stadium in Brook Park. He highlights what they've learned from similar projects like The Star in Dallas and the appeal of the Northeast Ohio location. Harris emphasizes that these stadium projects are more than just a venue; they are economic drivers for the community. He also explains that the design will be flexible to meet market demands, including experiential retail, hotels, and a multi-purpose venue for concerts. The conversation concludes with Harris explaining why Lincoln Property Group chose to become an equity partner in the project, citing their belief in the region, the Browns organization, and the partnership with the Haslam family.

The Vision for the Brook Park Mixed-Use Development - Building Brownstown

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In this episode of Building Brownstown, Nathan Zegura interviews NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The discussion focuses on the significance of new stadiums as economic drivers for communities, and Goodell expresses his excitement for the Browns' new enclosed stadium and mixed-use development in Brook Park. He highlights the passion of Cleveland fans. Goodell also touches on the importance of the new stadium for attracting major events, such as the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft. He praises the city for its handling of the 2021 NFL Draft amid the COVID-19 pandemic and expresses hope for future events in Cleveland.

Commissioner Roger Goodell on Fan Experience Importance - Building Brownstown

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In this episode of Building Brownstown, Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry discusses his career origins in Indianapolis and the advantages of playing in a dome stadium. He explains how this led to prioritizing speed over size when building a team. The conversation transitions to the future of the Browns, focusing on the team's new enclosed stadium at Huntington Bank Field. Berry highlights how the controlled indoor environment could be a significant advantage, particularly for the passing game, and how it eliminates unpredictable variables like weather.

How controlled environments impact the passing game with Andrew Berry - Building Brownstown

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Architect Lance Evans' Vision for Huntington Bank Field - Building Brownstown

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