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Milwaukee Bucks' New Arena Design Approved by City: Latest Comments, Reaction

Designs for the Milwaukee Bucks' new arena, parking structure and training facility were officially approved by the city of Milwaukee Tuesday via a Common Council vote.

According to Tom Daykin of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the arena and training facility were both approved unanimously, with a 15-0 vote, while the parking structure was approved by a 14-1 margin.

Construction of the arena is set to begin in June, and the new arena is expected to open in time for the 2018-19 NBA season.

Per Daykin, the $554 million project will include $250 million in public funding.