Jets and Giants announce Meadowlands game plan.

Jets Development LLC and Giants Stadium LLC jointly submitted a preliminary master site plan for the New Meadowlands Stadium and its surroundings to the New Jersey Sports Authority last week.

The preliminary master plan includes:

The location, footprint and enhanced fan experience of the New Meadowlands Stadium. With a footprint of 700,000 s/f south of the North Access Road and the Racetrack, the 81,000-seat stadium will include an atrium consisting of a Football Hall of Fame, team stores, football themed dining and club/banquet and conference space.

Enhanced fan amenities. Combining an intimate seating bowl with uncompromised sightlines, cutting edge scoreboards, sound systems, electronic signage and lighting, the stadium will maximize the fan experience in a setting that can be transformed overnight to meet the needs of each team.

Newly configured parking lots and easier access to parking through better designed ingress and egress traffic patterns and onsite road improvements. Parking lots will radiate around the stadium with more direct, easier access through road circulation improvements, the introduction of inner and middle loop road systems and separate areas for permit and non-permit parking.

An enhanced tailgating experience, including new tailgating zones. Tailgate zones linked to the stadium by pedestrian walkways will include enhanced merchandise, food and beverage operations, restroom facilities and entertainment.

A 520,000 s/f ancillary component to the south of the stadium. The plan envisions the future integration of the facility, offering the best of sports, entertainment, retail, sports medicine, health and fitness and sponsorship and broadcast opportunities. When constructed, the ancillary component will offer something for every type of fan 365 days a year.

A new rail facility. Ideally situated near the new Meadowlands Stadium, Racetrack, Xanadu and the ancillary component, the new NJ Transit station will serve thousands of fans traveling to the Meadowlands on game days and throughout the year.

Xanadu. The site plan offers potential ways to create great synergy between the stadium and the new Xanadu complex now rising in close proximity to the site.

"This entire agreement is truly a win for New Jersey--for our residents and for the future of sports in our state. It will anchor the overall revitalization of the Meadowlands, transforming it into a world-class stadium, a tailgating oasis, a retail mecca and a dining destination, all of which will be connected by a state of the art transit hub," said Acting Governor of New Jersey Richard Codey. "These plans will create thousands of new jobs, fuel the economy, support the community and provide fans with something to cheer about. New Jersey deserves nothing less and we are proud to call the Jets and the Giants our home teams, today and for years to come."

"Today is an exciting day for our team and for our fans," said Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets. "I want to thank Governor Codey for his outstanding leadership and tireless efforts to bring us all together to create the greatest sports and entertainment facility in the nation. Over the past few months, we have made significant strides. We are truly excited with the progress we have made and we can't wait to move into our new home."

Just over two months ago, the Jets and the Giants agreed to a 50-50 partnership to build a new stadium next door to the existing Giants venue that both teams will call home. The preliminary master site plan seeks to create an atmosphere that embraces more than just game day attractions; it envisions a year-round sports and entertainment destination.

A final master plan will be submitted to the NJSEA in 2006. Construction of the stadium is expected to begin in 2007.