Stadiums and Arenas of Canada

[osmo]

Originally Posted by many

Unique yes. As in it should have never been built as a multi-purpose stadium.

As a huge Jays fan, I would be willing to spend more money to go to baseball only field, like 90%+ of the other MLB teams have except for 2 teams, Toronto and Oakland, and Oakland could be close to getting a new baseball field. Also, Toronto, is one few teams that don't play on natural grass. Jays also team that call their stadium a Center, where team call theirs "Stadium" or "field" which really bugs the hell out of me.

In last few years I"ve been to 25 MLB games none of which been at Rogers Field, which should be the real name of that building.

If I had my way and could turn Skydome into single use I would blow up parts of the upper deck around the foul poles and built a protruding glass-open-ish club type lounge seating like whats in the corner of Target Field. Also would improve the center "restaurant" portion and hotel, I would open it all more up with more glass.



Plus I would slash capacity down to about 36K, 49K is to big.

[davidivivid]

Quebec's old Colisée built in 1931 and destroyed by fire in 1949. It could house 10 000 people.


http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichieretit_colisee_Quebec_1931.jpg


Only two months later, construction of the actual Colisée began!!!! It took two months to authorize the construction... these were the good times!!! The design was controversial however because it used an german patent which had never been used in America. The population began to bet on how long the structure would stand since it wasn't accustomed to see such a huge structure without internal colums.






http://blog.monlimoilou.com/index.ph...six-mois-1949/



http://www.journaldequebec.com/2012/...ion-reste-vive






It then was renovated in 1979 in order to add 5000 seats in anticipation of the arrival of the Nordiques.


Colisée Pepsi par -AX- ... off until may!, sur Flickr

[FrAnKs]

Damn I didnt knew that, thanks Davidivivid !

[taal]

No news of the 20,000 seat stadium in Markham! That looks to be a go now !

[Luk_o]

Like the looks of that interior clip for the new arena Quebec City. Looking forward to getting back there to watch a game down the road! Great city that deserves their team back - Stop beating around the bush Bettman!

[SteelTown]

Tomorrow we should know who will end up taking over Copps Coliseum, rumour is that Katz/AEG has it locked up.

Originally Posted by SteelTown

Katz group is still interested in taking over Copps. We will know who will take over Copps on March 21.

Takeover bids for Copps Coliseum, Hamilton Place and convention centre

http://www.thespec.com/news/local/ar...vention-centre

Six wildly different companies have thrown their hats into the ring to run Hamilton Place, the Convention Centre, and Copps Coliseum.

The city has released the results of the request for proposals it issued last year for the three facilities, currently operated by Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc. (HECFI).

Three of the bidders – AEG/Katz Group, Global Spectrum/Live Nation, and SMG/Form Equity – are large North American firms that have proposed running all three HECFI facilities

[twoNeurons]

This thread should probably be renamed "Stadiums and Large Arenas of Canada" if we're going to include arenas here, which I think we should.

[Coldrsx]

Hello new Oiler rink (50% schematic design so dont think it is done yet)


http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...39229462_n.jpg


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[SteelTown]

Global giants best bet for privatizing HECFI operations

By Andrew Dreschel
http://www.thespec.com/news/local/ar...cfi-operations

One of the most significant issues this term of council has to deal with is back on deck.

This Friday, KPMG consultants will finally present their advice on which private company should run the financially troubled Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc.

With city’s staff’s backing, KPMG argues that the city should start negotiating with two entertainment giants — Global Spectrum/Live Nation and SMG/Forum Equity.

Of the six companies that answered the city’s request for proposals, those are the only two interested in managing all three city-owned facilities — Copps Coliseum, Hamilton Place and Convention Centre.

KPMG argues both bidders are in the best position to save taxpayers money through a change of HECFI management.

Global Spectrum manages 40 arenas, 13 stadiums, and 32 convention centres around the world and its parent company owns the NHL Philadelphia Flyers.

Its partnering bidder, Live Nation, is one of the world’s biggest concert promoters.

SMG globally manages 77 arenas, 54 theatres and 68 convention centres, including two NHL arenas. Forum Equity is a Toronto-based development firm.

But the recommendation doesn’t mean it’s game over for some of the other bidders.

Councillors are expected to be presented with the possibility of sticking with the status quo and a hybrid option.

The latter would keep the door open on talks with AEG Facilities/Katz Group, which is only interested in operating Copps Coliseum.

Some believe that AEG/Katz may represent Hamilton’s best long-term chance of landing an NHL team.

AEG operates more than 100 stadiums and arenas worldwide and owns the NHL Los Angeles Kings while the Edmonton-based Katz Group owns the NHL Edmonton Oilers.

[Calgarian]

That Edmonton arena is fuckin sick!

[drew]

^ agreed. Wow.

[Coldrsx]

More images


(http://photos.edmonton.ca/photos/i-s...-sshGjmX-M.jpg)


(http://photos.edmonton.ca/photos/i-4...-47zBHnD-M.jpg)

New Arena Images Available

April 25, 2012

New images of a proposed downtown arena show how public input is being considered in preliminary design work.

A building open to daylight, with a tall pedway over 104 Avenue that drops people down to a new public square are highlighted in the latest renderings.

The images are part of preliminary design work, and provide a starting point for evaluating possible options for building amenities and construction feasibility. The design work and images will continue to evolve based on review by the City, the Katz Group, the architect and the project manager. Buildings around the arena in the conceptual images represent possible development, not formal plans.

A full package of information, with updated images, will be provided to Council on May 16, 2012 for their review prior to the start of an extensive public consultation process.

The public consultation process will include opportunities to provide feedback in-person, online and over the phone, and will likely kick off in late May.

Following public consultation, an updated design package will return to Council, who will make the final decision on the design of the new building.

The $30 million for design work is included in the overall building budget of $450 million, as designated by City Council.

http://photos.edmonton.ca/CityGovern...3512&k=47zBHnD

[Coldrsx]

Zoomed

[LeftCoaster]

Wow, that is just incredible.

Way to go Edmonton.

[bkd]

Looks like something that could be plopped down in many of the great cities on this planet and not look out of place.

Edmonton just doesn't get nice stuff like this. Hoping that the the final product is comparable because this one is definitely a game changer for the city.

[circle33]

Looks like it could be plopped down on a far away planet in the not too distant future and not look out of place. Hope you can get it done Edmonton.

[Calgarian]

I don't really get the point of the Pedway, is the winter garden still proposed?

[Coldrsx]

^bring people across 104ave and be a staging area. It will also direct people to the entertainment area and be open during games for people to come in and watch the game on a big screen. The interior of this space is the 'winter garden'.

[Rico Rommheim]

That is simply one of the best proposals in Canada. period.

[Calgarian]

Where is the LRT in relation?