Ralph Wilson Stadium requires an extensive facelift expected to cost tens of millions in taxpayer dollars for a project that would be tied to the Buffalo Bills renewing their lease with both state and county governments within two years, The Associated Press has learned. Bills CEO Russ Brandon told the AP that the team has hired a world-leading architectural firm, Populous, which specializes in sports facility projects to conduct a thorough study of what improvements are necessary to both upgrade the stadium's existing structure and add fan-friendly, revenue-generating enhancements. Brandon called the renovations and upgrades necessary in order keep the stadium viable and competitive with many of the NFL's newer facilities to help ensure the Bills long-term future in western New York. "We have an older facility and it needs some tender love and care," Brandon said. "And it's our main objective to make sure the bones of this facility, which are very sound, remain sound for many, many years to come." Source: NFL.com
