I wonder if it's also partially a league thing. It'd be great if they announced who was forced of such changes. Not that they have to, but if I'm running a regional business and national corporate made me change the way my customers were treated, I'd let my customers know, so that they don't kvetch at me.
No. A "dugout" is *dug out* (the floor is below field level and you have to step down to get into it). This is at field level. The point is that the whole seating section sits up higher. You can do the same thing with a different seating arrangement (like the stuff the Crew uses). If you could see the full picture I use for my avatar here, you'd see how high up the first row can be. Here's a different angle (note that the picture includes Mrs KG (in blue) and I (in black with white shoulders) directly in front of the rail in the lowest section (go straight down from the "n" in Willkommen")). Here it's about 5-6 ft. Eight would be better (and good for field security). Ohio State had done something similar when they renovated the stadium (before, the first couple of rows (which used wooden chairs) were at field level, though with a low (1-2 feet) wall between the seats and the field).
Assuming, of course, that the naming rights would be the same. I'm betting on a much higher power sponsor for this. Not that I don't thank Mapfre for their support.
I was told by my rep that it was a decision by Gregg. I know it pissed some people off since they could no longer see the entire field and some even moved
Yes, 3G was tired of the opposing team being able to be in the sideline AR's ear all game long. So he had the benches swapped. While I understand some were upset that their seats suddenly were behind the opponents bench instead of Crew's and some asked to move. I can't understand this new scenario where this change suddenly somehow impacted view...both benches had the same weather shelter and provided the same view of the field from the stands. Could and should it be better in the new stadium, you bet? Did this change have any impact outside of who was sitting on which bench? No.
They never had the weather shelters always up, they only put them out when it was going to rain, My father was in a wheelchair and we would sit behind the benches and he wanted to sit there with out the sun in his eyes. They really don't have many places for people in Wheelchairs to sit. If you sit there now the weather protection REALLY blocks your view and I think the fist 2 rows in the stands.
Just had a great idea - integrate Solar Roadways panels into the design! Utilize them for pedestrian flow/control, parking lots, etc. This will help with power generation as well!
Everything I have read about the Solar Roadways is that it is scam. They don't work nearly as well as advertised, don't take damage either and they are way more expensive. Simple solar panels will work better, last longer and be cheaper.
Apparently you've been reading bogus blogs. They're on their third USDOT contract and 4th iteration of panel. They've had one public display up in Idaho and another going in in Maryland early 2019. I encourage you to read the results from the phase 2 test. http://www.solarroadways.com/Research/Research
Yes because the company claims are always accurate. Hey Tony Precourt was always committed to Columbus too. Read the press release. They even created a "For Columbus" kit. https://interestingengineering.com/solar-roadways-engineering-failure Let's see solar roadways are 10x more extensive, produce 100th of the power, the LEDs don't work, it catches on fire and doesn't melt snow or ice. And that is when they are new and have not been driven on.
And if you've been following the process from the beginning, there were answers for every single one of your complaints. Etc. We'll agree to disagree.
I posted this on the Saved the Crew thread about Tottenham Hotspur and their new Stadium, I hope they pay a visit and get some Ideas. I like they have their own MicroBrewery, would be nice to have a local brewery rent the space and make beer there.
They've been using Wembley while their new stadium was under construction. I don't know if naming rights have been sold yet but it seems to be known as part of the Northumberland project at the moment.
On 105.7 this morning, The Doc said the new stadium will have a capacity of 20-25,000. If it's in the lower end of that range, it will be built with the ability to expand.
He was a lot more descriptive about it on the WCOL interview. Roof, steps leading up with a lowered field.
That is such great news. That was my "one thing" that has worried me about this whole thing. It seems they are aware. It's tough because we have no idea what this market is capable of. Percent capacity is an important metric for so many reasons. But being capable of selling 1-5k more tickets makes you a lot more money each season and drives up your sponsorship dollars as well. They were forced to fast track this. No time to take stock and ease into the development of the new digs. They're going to break ground in 6 months if not sooner. I'm so glad they're planning for 3 years and 20+ years from now. All we do is win!
With him and Blank being buddies, I hope he noted how well this worked in ATL. Though I am not sure what Browns stadium pricings are like.
There's some great coverage of all the benefits that have come from this innovative approach to pricing