Crews have already removed the roof and upper steel beams of the stadium and are now deep into the superstructural phase of demolition, working quadrant by quadrant.

WASHINGTON — With the Washington Commanders’ return to RFK Stadium officially approved, residents who live near the massive redevelopment site are eager to have their voices heard as plans take shape.

Building a neighborhood around the new Commanders stadium at the RFK site will take longer than expected, after a last-minute zoning tweak scrambled plans. Why it matters: The mixed-use riverfront ...