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Don Muret
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What does $1.7B buy in NYC market? Two stadiums in one09 / 20 / 10Early in the New York Giants’ regular-season opener at New Meadowlands Stadium, the boo birds re-emerged after a winter of discontent to voice their displeasure with poor special teams performance by the Men in Blue. The next night, the same chorus could be heard over the Jets’ struggling offense. ... Tags: Facilities |
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Patriots bet right on space
The New England Patriots — on their own dime — smartly developed a 68,756-seat stadium that’s held up nicely over the past 10 years without their having to make dramatic changes to the seating bowl. All seats at Gillette Stadium are angled toward the 50-yard line, and open conco ...
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Ford Field's versatility
The legacy of Ford Field is linked to a 1920s-era department store building folded into the stadium design. The old Hudson’s warehouse, a seven-story brick structure, contains most of the stadium’s 120-plus suites. Its influence extends to Chicago’s Soldier Field, where the Be ...
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Reliant a quick-change artist
Seven years before Cowboys Stadium took center stage in the NFL, the Houston Texans opened one of the league’s most sophisticated buildings. Reliant Stadium became the first NFL facility featuring a retractable roof and a portable field. It served as the model for University of Phoenix St ...
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Churchill hires Legends Sales
Churchill Downs has hired Legends Sales and Marketing to launch a national campaign to sell tickets for The Mansion, a new ultra-premium experience for high-end patrons attending the Kentucky Derby. A rendering shows the Library, ...
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USC to hire architect for Coliseum
The University of Southern California is seeking a major overhaul to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and internal discussions concern premium-seat concepts that could extend project costs to $300 million over the next several years, according to industry sources. The Pac-12 school plans to hire an ...
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Loge boxes planned for Xcel
The Minnesota Wild is investing about $1 million to build new loge boxes at Xcel Energy Center, the arena’s first major structural upgrade since it opened in 2000. The NHL team is replacing about 100 regular club seats — the three middle sections in the arena’s west end, where t ...
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A look at Olympic venues
The London Olympics will stand alone for being the most sustainable Games on record and for the large number of competitive venues blended into the city’s historical landmarks. Both design points were key factors behind Populous winning jobs tied to the 2012 Summer Games. Populous, the N ...
Nets, Barclays Center sign AmEx
American Express has planted a velvet rope at Barclays Center after the curtain closed on its extended run at Madison Square Garden. The financial services company has become a founding partner of the Brooklyn Nets and their new arena after signing a five-year deal. Industry sources valued the ag ...
Pistons resume drive to update Palace
The Detroit Pistons, historically aggressive in keeping the Palace of Auburn Hills current with newer arenas, have more upgrades in the works after last week’s announcement of a $15 million, privately financed renovation. Palace Sports & Entertainment, which owns the team and owns and o ...
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Sun Life Stadium making mark in soccer
The Miami Dolphins are off to a strong start marketing their NFL stadium as an international soccer facility. For the 12-month period ending in August, Sun Life Stadium will have played host to six soccer matches, including the coming World Football Challenge game between AC Milan and Chelsea FC. ...
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