August 7, 2009

Open House at Stadium for Arlington Residents is Sunday, Aug. 9

Who: City of Arlington

What: Open House for Arlington Residents

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9

Where: Cowboys Stadium, One Legends Way in Arlington

Why: To open doors and allow Arlington residents free access into the stadium. Proof of Arlington residency (drivers license or utility bill required). There is no charge for admission or parking.

Background

In August 2004, the Arlington City Council unanimously voted to place a $325 million stadium construction bond issue before the voters of Arlington.

On Nov. 2, 2004, more than 55 percent of voters (62,901 residents) approved the proposition, which paved the way for the planning, acquisition, construction and financing of the stadium.

The city’s share of the costs was capped, and funds are being raised through a sales tax increase, a two-percent hotel occupancy tax increase, a five-percent car rental tax, a ten- percent ticket tax and a $3 parking tax.

Construction began in 2006. The first pre-season game is set for Friday, Aug. 21.

About the Stadium

Cowboys Stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world. Designed by HKS with Manhattan Construction serving as the general contractor in a strategic alliance with Rayco, Inc. and 3i Construction, the $1.1 billion stadium features two monumental arches, the world’s largest HDTV video board, an expansive retractable roof and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. Features of the stadium include seating up to 100,000, 300 luxury suites, club seating on multiple levels, and the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame and Pro Shop that are open to the public year round. In addition to being the new home of the Dallas Cowboys, the stadium will host the 2011 Super Bowl, the 2010 NBA All-Star Game and the 2014 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four, high school and college football, concerts and special events. For more information, visit stadium.dallascowboys.com.