Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium

Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = InfoCision Stadium


fullname = Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium
location = Akron, Ohio
broke_ground = January 2008
opened = Planned for September 19, 2009
owner = The University of Akron
operator = The University of Akron
surface = Synthetic
construction_cost = US$61,600,000 budgeted
architect = HNTB Architecture, Inc.
tenants = Akron Zips (NCAA) as early as 2009
seating_capacity = 30,000486 (Club Seats),172 (Loge Seats)

Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium is the name of the new multi-use, on campus stadium in Akron, Ohio, USA, that is currently under construction.

Construction started in January 2008. Some business owners in the area have refused to sell, and the University is pursing eminent domain to purchase those remaining properties. [ [http://www.topix.net/forum/ncaa/akron-football/T0TBGFKDMQJH22TM8 University officials may face hurdles in getting land to build ... - Topix ] ] [ [http://media.www.buchtelite.com/media/storage/paper1203/news/2008/04/17/News/March.To.Save.Mannys-3330723.shtml Buchtelite] ] The university has successfully seized several houses and businesses via eminent domain already, [ [http://media.www.buchtelite.com/media/storage/paper1203/news/2008/03/25/News/One-Down.Two.Remain-3281131.shtml Article from The Buchtelite] ] and that part of project is totally clear of properties less one remaining structure that should be torn down late May or early June.Fact|date=May 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.uakron.edu/stadium/news/newsbrief_62607.php New stadium announcement]
* [http://www.uakron.edu/stadium/ The New University of Akron Stadium]
* [http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/8868277.html Stadium plan approved]
* [http://www.uakron.edu/stadium/cams/videoFeed.html Live feed of stadium construction]