News: Screw you Lucy - Buzzard Point Stadium News Thread

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by morrissey, Dec 17, 2014.

  1. Kempa

    Kempa Member

    Sep 6, 2007
    Washington Suburbs
    Club:
    Sao Paulo FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Mark Kusek posted this on the Barra Facebook page:

     
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  2. PSURoss

    PSURoss Member+

    Sep 30, 2002
    DC Burbs
    Hmm, it will require a demonstration of common sense on the part of the traffic cops ... so that makes me nervous. I wonder if there is a Twitter handle to put that question toward.
     
  3. D C B 2 3

    D C B 2 3 Member+

    Nov 18, 2007
    VA
    I just ordered a clear backpack for $20 on AMazon, dimensions are 16"H x 12"W x 6"D which is 2" above the height limit. Essential for biking in and I really hope they are not going to get weird about the size restrictions.
     
  4. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was wondering the same thing - seems like all the routes to that parking lot are closed a block around it. I only know one way in according to google - and even it looked a bit suspect from my walk past on Monday (it has you come from M to N via Van St but that might be at least mostly closed for construction so I was just gonna go down to First SW instead.
    Leave it to baseball to make an already sucky trip suckier.
     
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  5. rickinva

    rickinva Member

    Feb 8, 2002
    Fairfax, VA
    I sent tweet to DC DOT and emailed DC Dot and the Mayors office.
     
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  6. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    This was a real thing.

    I know people had mentioned the barriers around the Ballpark on Monday, but I saw those yesterday and damn. In recent months they had put up bike rack style barriers all along the sidewalks, but now there are jersey walls as well. I figured they got rid of the speed cameras for MLB, but damn. The jersey walls are an eyesore to cover an eyesore. The impending closures are serious.

    The Eagle Bank Club looks decent from the street. I'll probably never actually see it in person. I keep thinking the concourse televisions are a little small. It hadn't occurred to me when I mentioned 2nd Street being repaved south of the stadium that it would be re-lined. It looks like a parking lane will be eliminated for continued bike lanes to the "waterfront."

    As a reminder, the team building was the first thing to be worked on. The interior can be seen some in this photo.
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  7. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Playing around with auto-correcting darkness

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  8. pats1237

    pats1237 Member

    Oct 28, 2006
    The District
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FWIW: Sounds like there's a new sports bar coming to the area. Walters was previously a decent small bar in Park View from the owners of DC Reynolds and The Looking Glass. Sounds like the new space will be significantly bigger. Not sure if the ownership picture is the same, but if so those guys generally know what they're doing. Hopefully will be a good spot to stop on the walk down to AF.

    https://www.jdland.com/dc/index.cfm...ming-to-South-Capitol-and-N-in-2019/#comments
     
  9. pr0ner

    pr0ner Member+

    Jan 13, 2007
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If you turn off M St SE on to First St SE, you should be able to get to the parking lot that way. At least, that's what the map on WTOP's website tells me in terms of streets that will be open.

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  10. Sang_Culé

    Sang_Culé Member

    Jan 23, 2015
    DMV
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I really hope the FO starts lobbying to bring more bars and restaurants to the AF area.
    DCU needs there own places too
     
  11. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I hope you can get to the entrance on N St, regardless of the red line there. I saw there is a back entrance (with a purple line above) but it's an automatic entrance for people with cards, the entrance with people manning it is on N St.

    Thanks for the graphic!
     
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  12. pr0ner

    pr0ner Member+

    Jan 13, 2007
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks for the tip about where the entrance with people manning it is. I guess from that map, that means you can go M/New Jersey/N to get to that lot, because the road closure on N ends where the lot entrance is.
     
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  13. greatscott

    greatscott Member+

    Dec 21, 2002
    Richmond
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If CSC is running the show still then you will be fine.
    Mine is bigger than the dimensions and I’ve never had anyone second guess it. Been through security dozens of times with it. They hardly even look at it.
     
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  14. ejs1111

    ejs1111 Member

    Aston Villa | DC United
    Mar 1, 2018
    Maryland, USA
    looks like DCU is practicing this morning at AF :thumbsup:
     
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  15. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    According to the graphic above that looks possible. According to the words posted earlier, not so much - it lists N as closed between SCap and NJ.

    That also says N Place (the road going on the other side of Lot H/I with the un-manned gates) will be closed on that block - I like the graphic with the purple line that says "restricted" better than the worded one that just says Closed on it - at least they graphic does say there will be two traffic-control staff at the corner of 1st and N :)
     
  16. PSURoss

    PSURoss Member+

    Sep 30, 2002
    DC Burbs
    @rickinva I hit up
    I was expecting an extra pale and shiny Wayne Rooney to stand out :p
     
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  17. ejs1111

    ejs1111 Member

    Aston Villa | DC United
    Mar 1, 2018
    Maryland, USA
    just look for the guy having his late morning tea and biscuits.
     
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  18. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not even sure I can see a ball and you're trying to pick out an individual player? :D
     
  19. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    just noticed (the words are only bold and 3 inches high) that this graphic is for Sunday-Tues ... we'll be there on Sat. So the worded one (that makes me more nervous) is probably better to go by :(
     
  20. Terpitude

    Terpitude Member

    Jan 30, 2010
    Club:
    DC United
    They've got a ref and linesmen, so it must be a scrimmage.

    And what looks like a TV camera above the announcers' booth.
     
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  21. asitis

    asitis Member+

    Mar 30, 2005
    Charlottesville
    This says the above restrictions/closures are in effect from Sun. 7/15 to Tues. 7/17. Are they in effect for Sat. as well?
    Edit: FB already asked.

    asitis
     
  22. ejs1111

    ejs1111 Member

    Aston Villa | DC United
    Mar 1, 2018
    Maryland, USA
    I can see the headlines now... 'Rooney injures himself scoring 5 goals in scrimmage, out for season.'

    Olsen exclaims, 'He was brilliant in the scrimmage before getting hurt, showed an unbelievable amount of hustle and GRIT.'
     
  23. Terpitude

    Terpitude Member

    Jan 30, 2010
    Club:
    DC United
    The players warming up at the near end line look like academy kids.
     
  24. greatscott

    greatscott Member+

    Dec 21, 2002
    Richmond
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Y’all think the dead trees are gonna just stay there til next year?
     
  25. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    I showed my mom some photos and the trees are the first thing she commented on.
     

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