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Originally Posted by DRG901
Commercial Appeal putting property on Union up for sale-- really hopeful something good comes out of this long-term
'The Commercial Appeal to sell building at 495 Union, seek new location in Memphis area'- Wayne Risher/ Commercial Appeal/ 6-19-17
"The decision comes at a time of renewal in the Edge neighborhood on the eastern fringe of Downtown Memphis. Investors have been buying property in the area for future development, an Enterprise rental car facility is under construction, and organizations including the Downtown Memphis Commission and Medical District Collaborative have been working to spark redevelopment"
http://www.commercialappeal.com/stor...rea/409206001/
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I have consistently posted my belief that this area is where a new indoor/retractable roof stadium should be located as part of a new convention center and extention of the Beale St. Entertainment District. If the existing Cook Convo Center is going to cost the amount they say, why not just build new. 50,000 seats with about 10,000 upper deck seat that can be tastefully blocked off with lots of value added seats to make up any potentiometer revenue loss over capacity right sizing and the ability to add temp seating in one endzone upwards of 5,000. Use retractable seating for the first level and you have a very nice exhibition space for trade shows.
1)New, modern home for Tiger football
2)Growing the size of the Beale St. Music Fest
3)up to date seismic standards/ADA compliant
4)ability to host or upgrade for larger conferences, competitions, sporting events and concerts without fear of weather.
5)upgrade the Liberty Bowl/Heritage Classic experience for isiting fans and offering the ability to host showcase games like kickoff classic neutral site games and high school showcase games
Ect, ect, ect.
Spit balling, could be shifted to CA property. There's even a Google amount of public and private Greenspace for tailgating with the right planning.