LeGOATski Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rampage said: “Multi-use” the most laughable buzzword in existence by architects. US Bank Stadium and Ford Field are sure getting a lot of use in the winter other than football. One super bowl every 30 years if they’re lucky. How does that pertain to Chicago's plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: How does that pertain to Chicago's plans? They mentioned a SB, a "Final 4" and a college playoff game.. Plus, who in that city is going tom drive 20-30 miles each way to go to a restaurant or a gym or a park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: They mentioned a SB, a "Final 4" and a college playoff game.. Plus, who in that city is going tom drive 20-30 miles each way to go to a restaurant or a gym or a park? Why do you think they're dependant on people driving 20-30 miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 10 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: They mentioned a SB, a "Final 4" and a college playoff game.. Plus, who in that city is going tom drive 20-30 miles each way to go to a restaurant or a gym or a park? they guuna turn Arlington Park (horse race track) into the destination..go to the game, stay right there for all the entertainment. Plenty of folks out there in suburbia be very happy to not have to go into the city of Chicago to see a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 9 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Why do you think they're dependant on people driving 20-30 miles? 8 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: they guuna turn Arlington Park (horse race track) into the destination..go to the game, stay right there for all the entertainment. Plenty of folks out there in suburbia be very happy to not have to go into the city of Chicago to see a game. What happens the rest of the week/months? People are going to head out to Arlington to have a steak? Soldier Field has it's share of bars/restaurants nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 We're one day closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 13 hours ago, Rampage said: “Multi-use” the most laughable buzzword in existence by architects. US Bank Stadium and Ford Field are sure getting a lot of use in the winter other than football. One super bowl every 30 years if they’re lucky. Rampage….with all due respect, and speaking as an architect….we are NOT the ones who come up with that word. The architects are hired to design what our clients request. As I’m sure you know that these facilities are very expensive. Constructing any venue that’s only used 10 times a year is pretty ridiculous when you stop and think about it. But with regards to Chicago I believe they’re talking about a multi-venue complex, much like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Arlington Park site is a former horse race track, just like Hollywood Park was where SoFi currently stands. What most people outside of LA don’t realize is that the SoFi site is also home to The Forum (where the Lakers used to play), and that the new Clippers arena is under construction on the same site. The football stadium itself even includes a second indoor concert venue under the same shared canopy roof. It’s a HUGE multi-use development with shared parking, office buildings and housing. It’s an amazing project! My two cents. Sorry for the lengthy post. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: Rampage….with all due respect, and speaking as an architect….we are NOT the ones who come up with that word. The architects are hired to design what our clients request. As I’m sure you know that these facilities are very expensive. Constructing any venue that’s only used 10 times a year is pretty ridiculous when you stop and think about it. But with regards to Chicago I believe they’re talking about a multi-venue complex, much like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Arlington Park site is a former horse race track, just like Hollywood Park was where SoFi currently stands. What most people outside of LA don’t realize is that the SoFi site is also home to The Forum (where the Lakers used to play), and that the new Clippers arena is under construction on the same site. The football stadium itself even includes a second indoor concert venue under the same shared canopy roof. It’s a HUGE multi-use development with shared parking, office buildings and housing. It’s an amazing project! My two cents. Sorry for the lengthy post. Don't be sorry for the length here. Very informative! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 We are one day away from the one month anniversary of the start of the "very close to seeing stadium renderings" thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Just now, dollars 2 donuts said: We are one day away from the one month anniversary of the start of the "very close to seeing stadium renderings" thread. We should throw a party, who wants to pick up a cake? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: We are one day away from the one month anniversary of the start of the "very close to seeing stadium renderings" thread. this is quickly becoming the peek a boo thread. Peek in and BOO no renderings. WTH 🙂 ***Taps my watch like judge judy************** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: What happens the rest of the week/months? People are going to head out to Arlington to have a steak? Soldier Field has it's share of bars/restaurants nearby. Hell yea they will. Massive suburbs out there, the vast majority who want nothing to do with going into the city...for anything. Prolly 1/10th of the population in Chicagoland lives in the city, the vast majority live in the burbs. And yea, Soldier Field has downtown Chicago right there, but certainly the stadium does not draw people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Typical Bills…building you up only to rip your heart out…🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 32 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Hell yea they will. Massive suburbs out there, the vast majority who want nothing to do with going into the city...for anything. Prolly 1/10th of the population in Chicagoland lives in the city, the vast majority live in the burbs. And yea, Soldier Field has downtown Chicago right there, but certainly the stadium does not draw people. 9/10ths of Chicagoland would head over to a stadium complex on non game days to get a bite to eat? Also, while the Bears say the stadium will be privately funded, they are looking for public money to fund the rest of the complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I would think that the Chicago building will go out of its way to take events away from Minnesota, Indy, and Detroit. It will be a magnet facility like LA, Dallas, and Atlanta have become. That wouldn't be feasible for Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: 9/10ths of Chicagoland would head over to a stadium complex on non game days to get a bite to eat? Also, while the Bears say the stadium will be privately funded, they are looking for public money to fund the rest of the complex. most would prolly go to place like that in the Suburbs vs the city..absolutely. If you have ever been to Staples Center( whatever it called now) envision that. Plenty of parking, huge area with like 10-15 restaurants, couple of clubs, prolly 30-70 retail stores, movie theatre, couple hotels...and then there is the stadium as an anchor. Not sure about the funding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: most would prolly go to place like that in the Suburbs vs the city..absolutely. If you have ever been to Staples Center( whatever it called now) envision that. Plenty of parking, huge area with like 10-15 restaurants, couple of clubs, prolly 30-70 retail stores, movie theatre, couple hotels...and then there is the stadium as an anchor. Not sure about the funding... I've been--Staples Center is in the heart of downtown LA (i.e. "the city") As an example, it makes a point opposite of that which you are trying to make. Put a Staples Center complex in downtown Chicago and, yeah, people would go in numbers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 The Pegulas are going to be at the nicest stadium in the league tomorrow. They will probably be calling the architects saying "oh we definitely also need this, this, and this" afterwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, KDIGGZ said: The Pegulas are going to be at the nicest stadium in the league tomorrow. They will probably be calling the architects saying "oh we definitely also need this, this, and this" afterwards. is Kim going to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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