Alliance Sports Announces Development Manager and Design Firms for New Downtown Stadium
Union Omaha’s new home will be part of a vibrant, year-round destination in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, with Hines as the development manager and Perkins&Will partnering with RDG Planning & Design on the stadium's design.
Alliance Sports announced its selection of a development manager and design firm team for the mixed-use development that includes a state-of-the-art soccer stadium for Union Omaha and a future professional women’s soccer club.
“It’s extremely impactful for us to add two world-class firms to this very important project for downtown Omaha,” said Gary Green, co-founder of Alliance Sports. “Their expertise, as well as their commitment to excellence, will be invaluable as we move forward and work together to make a significant impact on our community.”
Hines, a global real estate investment manager, has been selected as the development manager for the 18-acre mixed-use project along Abbott Drive. Global architecture and design firm, Perkins&Will, in partnership with RDG Planning & Design, will be the lead architects for the project.
“We are honored to participate in the creation of a transformative and diversified placemaking village in downtown Omaha, with the new stadium at its heart,” said Brad Soderwall, Managing Director at Hines. “Together with Alliance Sports, we look forward to creating an exciting, year-round destination and bringing our extensive experience and track record of seamless integration to the Omaha community.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with our local partners and the team in envisioning a new downtown neighborhood and a new home for Union Omaha,” said Jeff Sittner, Managing Principal and Stadium Design expert for Perkins&Will, “A downtown stadium will energize the fan base and help introduce Omaha to the greater soccer community. We’re fully committed to this exciting vision.”
RDG is thrilled to be selected as the local design partner for Union Omaha and Alliance Sports in creating their new stadium, a pivotal project along Omaha’s riverfront that will enable the team to advance to USL Championship level. Omaha has a rich history of supporting sports, and we are proud to advance that tradition by creating a top-tier facility that will strengthen community ties, support local sports and entertainment and provide a dynamic place for fans and athletes alike.
The 18-acre mixed-use project is anchored by the new stadium for Union Omaha. The project will include new residential and retail development to create a 24/7 district activated by sports, entertainment, shopping and new residences.
As Union Omaha continues its historic run of success in USL League One at Werner Park, this development will allow the team to transition to Championship level while maximizing the fan experience. Alliance Sports will also add a level-one professional women’s soccer team and youth academy. The Abbot Drive project not only aims to invigorate economic growth and the growth of soccer but also contributes to the dynamic evolution of downtown Omaha.
“The addition of Hines as our master developer, as well as Perkins & Will and RDG as our lead architects, is an exciting step for this project,” said Union Omaha President Martie Cordaro. “We are incredibly pleased to welcome them to the team creating this mixed-use development that will feature a world-class professional soccer facility here in Omaha.”
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ABOUT ALLIANCE SPORTS
Alliance Sports, founded in 2008 by Gary Green and Larry Botel, owns and operates the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals; the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the San Francisco Giant’s Double-A affiliate; the Montgomery Biscuits, the Tampa Bay Rays’ Double-A affiliate; and Union Omaha, a USL League One team. Alliance Sports also owns the digital platform and publication Baseball America Magazine.
ABOUT HINES
Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager. They own and operate $93.2 billion of assets across property types and on behalf of a diverse group of institutional and private wealth clients. Every day, our 5,000 employees in 30 countries draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward by investing in, developing, and managing some of the world’s best real estate. To learn more, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media.
ABOUT PERKINS&WILL
Since 1935, Perkins&Will has believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. We collaborate with clients and communities across the globe to create unifying spaces to live, work, learn, and play. We are the premier USL Stadium designers, partnering with various teams across the United States to create impactful stadiums that benefit all users and drive positive economic change for their communities. With over 2,400 professionals globally, we offer comprehensive services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, and landscape architecture—all driven by our commitment to the greater good.