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Originally Posted by spictacular mcluvin
I have an idea, instead of ONLY debating whether or not a dome is viable, in case the dome DOES get built. How about we argue what should be done to the dome to be most successful. For instance i heard someone mention earlier on another thread that they should have retail stores around the outside of the stadium to help create revenue with leasing fees. An idea i had that is not money related but area related is that since the stadium may be built on the old railyards beside the warehouse district, maybe the exterior of the stadium should have a brick warehouse like facade. Any other ideas of what would make the dome work?
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Incorporating retail is a smart move. What's the current mix of land uses in the warehouse district?
I read about the possible tunnel connections between the Casino and stadium. If the tunnel connections are a critical feature/link, then the stadium is restricted to site 3 (I broke up the rail yard land into 3 parcels) and allows sites 1 and 2 to develop at different scales and uses in mind (retail, commercial, residential, park space).
The issue of parking is of concern, albeit minor. Surface lots are dreadful, and should be avoided as much as possible. Parking structures with sufficient day and night users is the preferred scenario. Promoting public transit is a worthwhile initiative too.
