Stadiums & Arenas of Canada, Part 3 - Page 307

Djeffery · #**6121** Posted **Jun 21, 2022, 7:40 PM**

"Renovations costing at least $50million..." I wonder what "at least" means because 50 sounds like a fixer upper, not a transformation.

Denscity · #**6122** Posted **Jun 22, 2022, 5:31 PM**

Vancouver and Roger's Arena have just landed the Laver Cup for 2023.

J.OT13 · #**6123** Posted **Jun 22, 2022, 8:52 PM**

We'll find out tomorrow if the Sens are getting a second (I guess third if we count the initial attempt in the late 80s, early 90s by the original owner) shot at LeBreton Flats.

HomeInMyShoes · #**6124** Posted **Jun 22, 2022, 9:13 PM**

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We'll find out tomorrow if the Sens are getting a second (I guess third if we count the initial attempt in the late 80s, early 90s by the original owner) shot at LeBreton Flats.

I am not overly hopeful they won't find some way of screwing this up again.

AuxTown · #**6125** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 1:45 AM**

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We'll find out tomorrow if the Sens are getting a second (I guess third if we count the initial attempt in the late 80s, early 90s by the original owner) shot at LeBreton Flats.

Game-changer for the city and just what Lebreton needs to kickstart the snails pace development we've been seeing down there. Very interested to see what info they release tomorrow.

FrankieFlowerpot · #**6126** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 3:41 PM**

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We'll find out tomorrow if the Sens are getting a second (I guess third if we count the initial attempt in the late 80s, early 90s by the original owner) shot at LeBreton Flats.

They are - https://www.nhl.com/senators/arena/lbf

esquire · #**6127** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 3:46 PM**

Wow, slick. Looks more like a banking hall than an arena, but in a good way.

thurmas · #**6128** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 3:47 PM**

It suits Ottawa's character and is a similar feel to TD stadium

bridgeoftea · #**6129** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 4:11 PM**

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They are - https://www.nhl.com/senators/arena/lbf

I like it. Fits in well and isn't just a standard block looking arena like a Rogers Arena or Honda Center etc.

esquire · #**6130** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 4:33 PM**

Calgary should take notes here.

J.OT13 · #**6131** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 4:49 PM**

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Calgary should take notes here.

Calgary and Ottawa are really competing to see who can get this through without screwing up. At least Calgary's existing arena is in a good location, though Ottawa's CTC is probably better suited for modern hockey and event operations.

Coldrsx · #**6132** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 5:22 PM**

Very impressive! I like the direction of this a lot.

Here's hoping this gets its legs.

HomeInMyShoes · #**6133** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 5:45 PM**

It looks great, I like the swoop that mimics the Senators logo. It's understated and still interesting.

Denscity · #**6134** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 6:09 PM**

Not bad what colour is it? Brown, bronze, or gold?

Coldrsx · #**6135** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 6:12 PM**

Glulam? It looks like it to me and I wonder if that one tower will be an glulam/hybrid structure.

Berklon · #**6136** Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 7:36 PM**

I like it. I like when an arena doesn't really look like an arena - as it fits in better with the environment and looks classier.

blueandgoldguy · #**6137** Posted **Jun 24, 2022, 8:50 AM**

Love it. If it looks like that complete with those buildings or a reasonable facsimile, it will be the best arena in Canada.

Hey, I wonder what will happen first - Winnipeg getting 5 separate legs of rapid transit or the Olympic Stadium in Montreal getting a new roof?

J.OT13 · #**6138** Posted **Jun 24, 2022, 12:31 PM**

I find the proposed Ottawa arena (who knows if this is close to the final design) looks similar to the latest defunct Calgary proposal.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottaw...rena-1.6498710

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...-flames-arena/

Here's the arena proposed previously for the failed RVL bid a few years back, that one was designed by Rossetti, as was Calgary's. Haven't heard who designed the current Ottawa iteration but it does seem like it may be Rossetti as well.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottaw...oing-1.6411718

J.OT13 · #**6139** Posted **Jun 24, 2022, 12:36 PM**

Took some rough measurements of transit distance to each NHL arena (minus Winnipeg, because I don't know what the situation is there). I'd love some insight from those who have attended games in these cities. Some Ottawa forumers believe having one station directly built in the arena could be a hazard.

Advantage of a downtown arena of course is encouraging people to eat out at restaurants and take on other nearby activities before and after games, thus reducing the influx of riders on the transit system and vehicular traffic.

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Moslon Centre is directly connected to two roughly equa-distant stations; Bonaventure (about 200 meters) and Lucien L'Allier (about 150 meters).

Union Station is about 200 meters from the ACC. Though only one subway station is near, they also have streetcars. GO is probably not running at those times.

Vancouver is about 140 meters from Stadium-Chinatown with most people probably heading in the same direction, Calgary 400 or so meters from Victoria Pak/Stampede and Edmonton is directly on MacEwan, which has a far lower frequency/capacity than any other system, so I imagine many take the 700 meter trek to Churchill.

The Sens arena will be about 220 meters from both Pimisi and Bayview (lines 1 and 2), so three stations really. I do hope they include a covered walkway between the arena and stations, even if only partially (one wall and a roof) along the tracks.

FrankieFlowerpot · #**6140** Posted **Jun 24, 2022, 12:55 PM**

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Haven't heard who designed the current Ottawa iteration but it does seem like it may be Rossetti as well.

It's Populous - their name is on the bottom right of the renders