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Prince George’s County Votes to Pass Sphere Venue at National Harbor – WTOP News
The council approved bonds backed by future tax revenue and added community and labor agreements to support the $1.4 billion project.
- The Prince George's County Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize up to $215 million in bonds for the $1.4 billion Sphere entertainment venue at National Harbor.
- After months of debate over community benefits and labor protections, the Council approved a plan excluding a project labor agreement while ensuring worker organizing rights once the venue opens.
- Projections indicate the 6,000-seat Sphere will generate more than $1.3 billion in annual economic activity over three years and roughly $52 million in annual county tax revenue.
- County Executive Aisha Braveboy and Council Chair Krystal Oriadha scheduled remarks for 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the financing package including $130 million in bonds and a $40 million parking garage.
- While the project aims to create thousands of jobs with construction beginning in coming months and opening in early 2030, traffic congestion and revenue shortfalls remain concerns for officials.
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The County Council approved 8 to 0 up to $215 million in bonds for a 6,000-seat Sphere and $1.4 billion in National Harbor, with opening scheduled in early 2030.
Prince George's County OKs funds to bring Sphere to Maryland
The Prince George’s County Council voted Tuesday to approve a multimillion-dollar financing package for a $1.4 billion Sphere entertainment venue at Maryland’s National Harbor, clearing a major hurdle for the development of a smaller version of the Las Vegas attraction. The council voted unanimously to authorize up to $215 million in special obligation bonds to […]
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Sphere at National Harbor gets final approval with $215M public bonds
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