Edgewood stadium lawsuit dismissed

On January 3, 2023, the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin issued judgement in favor of the City Of Madison, dismissing all claims in Edgewood’s second lawsuit against the city over the denial of Edgewood’s stadium lights application.

No New Stadium appreciates the judge’s ruling, which acknowledges that the city rightfully followed zoning law in considering the impacts of this development on neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their properties. We support the neighborhood associations’ efforts to improve relationships with the Edgewood campus schools, based on respect and recognition of our shared rights and responsibilities.

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THIS WILL IMPACT HOMES. Edgewood High School is already permitted to play unlimited day games. The installation of lights will allow them to use the field continuously.

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The Common Council needs to hear from EVERYONE whose property will be impacted. This has the potential to inflict amplified sound around the clock—while you’re putting your children to bed, relaxing in your garden or simply trying to enjoy your home. In addition there will be increased evening traffic and parking on Monroe Street and the narrow streets surrounding the school.

We know there’s a lot going on right now. This is an issue that can affect your health, well-being and home value in the future. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested.

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We will continue to keep you informed. We depend on your continued engagement in the upcoming public process moving forward, and are grateful for your questions, your presence, and your communications to the press and city staff.

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No lights. No amplified sound.

Edgewood High School is trying to build a 1,200-seat stadium on the site of their practice field and install amplified sound and 80' tall lights to host night games. The Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood Association has opposed the project while noting a history of support for other Edgewood projects in recent years. Bordered by Monroe and Woodrow Streets the field is a mere 65 feet away from the nearest residential property.

Edgewood doesn’t play by the rules.

Edgewood High School played over 75 games in violation of the zoning order in 2018. With the revocation of the Master Plan, they are permitted UNLIMITED day games. They can rent the field to other private clubs as they have done in the past. If stadium lights are approved, they can play unlimited games every night of the year, weather permitting.

The Waunakee High School football stadium has been held up as an example of the technology Edgewood High School plans to use. Noise and light impacts on the neighborhood would be significant in terms of intensity and reach. You can take action to protect Lake Wingra, Madison’s quietest lake, from sky glow and noise pollution. Tell the city to say “No” to the stadium.

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Thank you. This has been a long haul and No New Stadium is grateful for supporters, old and new, who recognize the importance of this issue and the impact this decision could have on every community in the city.