AUSTIN | Projects & Construction III

[wwmiv]

They don't have anything they can tear down that is of sufficient geographic spread to fit a new stadium.

[lzppjb]

Originally Posted by wwmiv

They don't have anything they can tear down that is of sufficient geographic spread to fit a new stadium.

As Kevin has pointed out previously, there would be plenty of land south of Memorial Stadium if some of those buildings were replaced.

Is it possible an arena ends up in some ridiculous area far from campus? Yes. Would I, or most Longhorn fans, like it? No.

[The ATX]

Why would there be so many cars parked in this area? I can't think of anything in that immediate area that would be such a draw.

[KevinFromTexas]

Originally Posted by Hill Country

Why would there be so many cars parked in this area? I can't think of anything in that immediate area that would be such a draw.

I guess some of those cars are there for the market, which I'm not familiar with. As wwmiv mentioned, I do know there are offices in the three buildings that are nearest to I-35. My brother works in the building across Brushy Street from 501 Studios, and he usually parks in that parking lot. Those offices are pretty neat. They're old buildings from the 30s that have sort of been reconditioned for office space. I guess they were originally warehouse space because they didn't look like they had been designed for offices originally.

[Jdawgboy]

Originally Posted by Hill Country

Why would there be so many cars parked in this area? I can't think of anything in that immediate area that would be such a draw.

That pic is a good example of what I mean if you look there is nothing south of the commuter rail line and it is a good amount of space that could fit an arena. Its not that close to the neighborhoods and the noise from a concert would not go beyond the walls of the arena. Have you heard a concert thats going on within the Erwin Center outside?

[Austin1971]

Originally Posted by lzppjb

As Kevin has pointed out previously, there would be plenty of land south of Memorial Stadium if some of those buildings were replaced.

Is it possible an arena ends up in some ridiculous area far from campus? Yes. Would I, or most Longhorn fans, like it? No.

Having been a season ticket holder since the opening of the drum I have first hand knowledge of how low the student attendance is at the games. It's not the student's fault though. UT cares about one thing and that is making money. The entire lower level is sold out with season ticket holders so they don't have any interest in providing better seating for the students which would improve the game day experience. They will build a new arena when and where is benefits them the most.

I have heard that it will not be on campus and that it will be a joint effort with the COA. However, I agree they should remodel Gregory and create an atmosphere like Duke has at Cameron Indoor.

I imagine a new arena will be built in a location that benefits both UT and the COA so near the convention center seems like a logical location.

Seeing how fast the new medical school has progressed I imagine the drum will be razed within five years to make room for the medical campus expansion.