Boston's White Stadium lawsuit heads to trial

• The Emerald Necklace Conservancy and 20 park neighbors claim the public-private partnership arranged by Mayor Michelle Wu violates constitutional protections for parkland.
• Wu argues the project will revitalize a long-neglected facility, maintain public ownership and improve student access.

By the numbers: The $200 million price tag is split between city and private investors.

• It'll be used for soccer a maximum of 40 days a year.
• 345 or more days will be reserved for student and public access, per city officials.

Zoom in: The legal challenge argues the state constitution requires legislative approval for parkland conversion and the renovation violates terms of the George R. White Trust that funded the original 1947 stadium.

The other side: Boston Unity Soccer Partners and city officials maintain the project doesn't legally privatize the stadium because ownership will remain with the city and Boston Public Schools.

What we're watching: The trial, which comes as demolition continues at the stadium, has become a focal point in Boston's mayoral race.

• Challenger Josh Kraft has called for demolition to pause until the trial concludes.