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[CNN.com] Lousiana officials state that Superdome to be torn down

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by codell, Sep 6, 2005.

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  1. A-Train

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    Almost all of those big multipurpose stadiums are pretty much history. Silverdome, Veterans Stadium, Three Rivers, Riverfront, Kingdome. I believe the Metrodome is about to be next...It's all about specialization now...
     
  2. MadMax

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    This is the last sort of thing I ever want to do an I told you so on...but surely it's sinking in now that this will not be the same NOLA. There's no need for a stadium to host professional sports in that city. There won't be for decades.
     
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    But, would it cost less to demolish the dome and then sell the land to a developer looking for prime real estate? I'm thinking so. Sports venues are a luxury they can't afford at the moment.
     
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    Yep. It's going to be a third of what it once was. French Quarter and some of the industrial parts will come back, but they're a minor league town now. Hope they're creative in reviving/revamping the city.

    Evan
     
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    Smart money tears it down - to repair, partial tearout, and retrofit a vintage 1973-1975 facility costs too much.

    This is an opportunity to rebuild during the building frenzy to come. Interest rates are low, federal money will flow(about to send in my Sept. 15th estimate), private money from insurance and new investment will fuel building. This is the ideal time to tear down and build a new facility while the infrastructure and city are rebuilt.

    City wide will not happen overnite, but in a 10 to 15 year time frame. The French Quarter is intact, so historical properties can be restored, with cost effective new construction.

    REcall the odor in the quarter during summer visits? Now the Sanitary sewer system, storm drainage, water, and streets can be upgraded. No more odor.

    This is an opportunity amidst true sorrow and loss.

    Life must go on for this truly great city.
     

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