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Originally Posted by Huntsvillenative
Huntsville needs to do what Biloxi is doing and that is borrow state funding to build the new stadium. I spend a lot of time in downtown and there is really only two realistic options that a 9,000-seat multi-use stadium could go. Below are two maps of the downtown areas for a proposed stadium location.
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
Option 1 is the best ideal and less expensive option. Perfect location as it sits adjacent to the VBC and would allow the city to relocate the projects to the west(north) of the stadium for future mix-use developments. This could be a great location for an expanded downtown business and entertainment district. Plus the downtown skyline would be visible from the stands on the third base side. The only obstacle is that the land is owned by Cocoa-Cola and the city would have to buy it. Although, a deal could be reached to allow Coke to have outright naming rights in return for the property. This scenario would save the city millions.
With having a downtown stadium, area clubs, restaurants and businesses would see significant growth and in a quick time frame. There's already a nice boom of downtown living with all the condos going up.
By having a multi-use stadium, it allows the city to bring high school football and outdoor summer concerts to the area, which means a lot of revenue. |
Option 1 seems to be the best. Using the momentum of the VBC and hockey, would help the stars (or whatever team) along with any other development that comes long for the ride.. The area would benefit greatly from the investment. I would say that some housing element would need to be incorporated along with some retail.
Option 2 has some merits.. It would definitely would help push that side of town to greater success and ensure that the twichenham(sp) development.
I would be against having a football/baseball stadium.. I have seen this concept competed in other cities and it doesn't really work.. it does not lend for a good experience for baseball...
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