What are the hopes and fears of those living near the future DC home of the Commanders

Nearly 29 years after the Burgundy and Gold beat the Dallas Cowboys at the team’s final game at RFK Stadium, the D.C. Council approved a $3.7 billion deal that will bring Washington’s NFL football team back to the District. The Washington Commanders are returning to DC as council approves $3.7B deal for stadium at RFK site

The new stadium is expected to be completed in 2030, and while many people living near the stadium site are excited, they do have some concerns.

WTOP asked some of the Washington Commanders’ future neighbors along East Capitol Street in Southeast D.C., about their biggest hopes and fears tied to the future stadium.

From 16-year-old high school student Elijah York to retired art teacher Katie Cushman, excitement and city pride are some of the biggest hopes the team’