BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — As construction on a new Bills stadium continues, so does the effort to redevelop the land surrounding it.
Orchard Park Town Council Member Conor Flynn says he has secured $100,000 from Empire State Development to run a feasibility study on rezoning the area around One Bills Drive.
Rezoning would pave the way for some new development, things like hotels and retail shopping centers in the area.
Flynn says this is a crucial step towards diversifying our economic landscape and ensuring that Orchard Park continues to grow.
As construction is underway, Bills fans say they're excited for the future.
"I think it's a great thing for the county, the area, for everyone here and the fans," Alex Parker said.
Fans, Christian and Dennis, who traveled from Hamilton, Ontario, said they'd like to see more around the stadium.
"I would definitely come here on a weekly basis," Dennis said, "More stores, more commercial, shopping for the wives it would be awesome! One-stop shop."
Other fans said they'd like to see small businesses and new restaurants around the stadium.
The new stadium will be a state-of-the-art open-air facility with seating with a minimum seating capacity of 60,000 seats and a maximum capacity of 63,000 seats.
The Buffalo Bills expect to finish construction on their new stadium by fall 2026.
