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If you build, will NFL come?

HOK architect Jon Knight, left, unveiled plans for a Rose Bowl renovation in 2003. Although the plan called for keeping the historic aspects of the stadium intact, including the original neon sign at the south entrance, the Rose Bowl Operating Co. never got the project off the ground.

HOK architect Jon Knight, left, unveiled plans for a Rose Bowl renovation in 2003. Although the plan called for keeping the historic aspects of the stadium intact, including the original neon sign at the south entrance, the Rose Bowl Operating Co. never got the project off the ground.   (Nick Ut / Associated Press)

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Coliseum

The Coliseum, home to the USC Trojans, has been a pawn in the politics to bring an NFL team to Los Angeles. The Raiders last played there in the 1994 season, ending a 13-year run before returning to Oakland.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

City of Industry site

John Semcken, a partner in Majestic Realty with billionaire developer Ed Roski, stands on the site of a proposed $800-million NFL stadium in the City of Industry. The recent bid has some local backing as the 82 residents of Industry approved a bond measure that would provide $150 million for infrastructure improvements.  (Reed Saxon / Associated Press)

Industry model

This model gives an idea of the scope of the project if Ed Roski and partners were to build a stadium in the City of Industry.  (Reed Saxon / Associated Press)

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