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Much, much, MUCH less than I was actually expecting, at least from the press conference. Spent a lot of time talking about the viewer experience but the details were more on the suites. Definitely raising the price on those, no doubt.
 
1:31 Just some music playing. Hope this doesn't take too long.
1:34 I'm seeing Jerry in the house!
1:36 lol this just happened
1:38 Starting!
1:39 Introduces us to the history of the arena from NBA Finals to Garth Brooks to Olympics
1:42 Projections for economic impact is around 2 Billion dollars for SLC
1:42 Icon Sports planning renovations. Has worked on plenty of different NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL etc. renovations
1:44 Tim Romany(?) from ICON to announce specifics
1:45 1. Enhance fan experience in Arena. (#1 Goal without a doubt) 2. Connect Fans with players and preformers. 3. Keep building standing.
1:47 SCI Architects chosen to renovate.
1:48 In final stages of signing contract with Layton Construction
1:49 Jim Olsen comes up
1:50 Some more garbage that I don't care about.. Bones of building are strong
1:52 Talking about stuff that makes the current arena good. Building is 2 stories underground.
1:54 Roof is installing Vivint Solar Panels. Clean Renewable energy.
1:55 Jazz mobile app. Not sure what this means. Could be really cool.
1:55 "Social zones" on upper bowl. Looks really, really cool. Will link to that soon.
1:56 Tons of TV's in the hall.
1:57 12,000 feet of space.
1:57 New Seats confirmed
1:58 Increase space by 35% in upper bowl
1:59 Suites being remodeled.
2:01 [MENTION=498]andylarsen[/MENTION]: Restaurants in the corners on main level will have open kitchens cooking whatever foods. Maybe even delicious foods. No promises.
2:02 Plenty more entrances to lower bowl
2:03 More clubs
2:04 Mostly just stuff for rich people
2:08 Cooking stations being installed. Fresh food prepared in front of your face. Four corners of arena. Essentially a sit down restaurant.
2:11 New Locker room is dope.
2:12 Circular video board outside arena. Indoor lobby added as well (with team store)
2:13 It's a public plaza. Sick
2:14 Arena will feel brand new. Opening in Oct. 2017.
2:15 Website gives you a rendering of Arena.
2:18 Gail offering some hot takes
2:23 "Larry could recite how many yards of concrete, how much rebar and how many risers ... to anyone who would listen." -Gail Miller
2:23 "We as a family have recommitted ourselves to the vision." -Gail Miller
2:25 Arena will go dark after Jazz season ends. $125 million renovation scheduled to be ready for October 2017 and start of NBA season
 
Darkwing Duck said:
Much, much, MUCH less than I was actually expecting, at least from the press conference. Spent a lot of time talking about the viewer experience but the details were more on the suites. Definitely raising the price on those, no doubt.
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So what were you expecting?
 
LjJazzman said:
So what were you expecting?
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A more detailed floor plan layout of before and after renovations, not just rendered images. More rendered images of the concourse. Keep in mind, what zyzz posted has 9 of the 26 images posted that are pertinent to the "every" fan. 15 images are for the upper elite, 1% fan. There was very little that the majority would have any interest in. All that it was is more enclosed space outside, opening up the innards for crowd control, and modernizing the look. That's really it. No real details were given. Very uninspiring.
 
Joe Bagadonuts said:
One idea someone on this site mentioned when the project was first announced that I wish they had included is a bridge to The Gateway Center.
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The Miller's do not own Gateway. FYI there are talks of Gateway interacting with the arena in the future. Also, Gateway is in the process of reworking both parking structures, so parking there for games won;t be a total nightmare anymore.
 
Darkwing Duck said:
A more detailed floor plan layout of before and after renovations, not just rendered images. More rendered images of the concourse. Keep in mind, what zyzz posted has 9 of the 26 images posted that are pertinent to the "every" fan. 15 images are for the upper elite, 1% fan. There was very little that the majority would have any interest in. All that it was is more enclosed space outside, opening up the innards for crowd control, and modernizing the look. That's really it. No real details were given. Very uninspiring.
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Rgiss said:
1:31 Just some music playing. Hope this doesn't take too long.
1:34 I'm seeing Jerry in the house!
1:36 lol this just happened
1:38 Starting!
1:39 Introduces us to the history of the arena from NBA Finals to Garth Brooks to Olympics
1:42 Projections for economic impact is around 2 Billion dollars for SLC
1:42 Icon Sports planning renovations. Has worked on plenty of different NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL etc. renovations
1:44 Tim Romany(?) from ICON to announce specifics
1:45 1. Enhance fan experience in Arena. (#1 Goal without a doubt) 2. Connect Fans with players and preformers. 3. Keep building standing.
1:47 SCI Architects chosen to renovate.
1:48 In final stages of signing contract with Layton Construction
1:49 Jim Olsen comes up
1:50 Some more garbage that I don't care about.. Bones of building are strong
1:52 Talking about stuff that makes the current arena good. Building is 2 stories underground.
1:54 Roof is installing Vivint Solar Panels. Clean Renewable energy.
1:55 Jazz mobile app. Not sure what this means. Could be really cool.
1:55 "Social zones" on upper bowl. Looks really, really cool. Will link to that soon.
1:56 Tons of TV's in the hall.
1:57 12,000 feet of space.
1:57 New Seats confirmed
1:58 Increase space by 35% in upper bowl
1:59 Suites being remodeled.
2:01 [MENTION=498]andylarsen[/MENTION]: Restaurants in the corners on main level will have open kitchens cooking whatever foods. Maybe even delicious foods. No promises.
2:02 Plenty more entrances to lower bowl
2:03 More clubs
2:04 Mostly just stuff for rich people
2:08 Cooking stations being installed. Fresh food prepared in front of your face. Four corners of arena. Essentially a sit down restaurant.
2:11 New Locker room is dope.
2:12 Circular video board outside arena. Indoor lobby added as well (with team store)
2:13 It's a public plaza. Sick
2:14 Arena will feel brand new. Opening in Oct. 2017.
2:15 Website gives you a rendering of Arena.
2:18 Gail offering some hot takes
2:23 "Larry could recite how many yards of concrete, how much rebar and how many risers ... to anyone who would listen." -Gail Miller
2:23 "We as a family have recommitted ourselves to the vision." -Gail Miller
2:25 Arena will go dark after Jazz season ends. $125 million renovation scheduled to be ready for October 2017 and start of NBA season
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will rep a more obsessed version of this post. Whomever authors it.
 
BabyPeterzz said:
The Miller's do not own Gateway. FYI there are talks of Gateway interacting with the arena in the future. Also, Gateway is in the process of reworking both parking structures, so parking there for games won;t be a total nightmare anymore.
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Bridges can only go between buildings owned by the same entity?
 
NAOS said:
will rep a more obsessed version of this post. Whomever authors it.
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I'm sorry I'm not good enough for you :(


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Sure a lot of it looks like updated boxes and suites, but I think the upgrade of having the open concourse at the top of the upper bowl is awesome. When I go to a game, and I'm pretty sure anybody on this site would feel the same way, I don't want to miss a second of the action. With that being said I don't know much about other arenas to compare to them.
 
Rgiss said:
I'm sorry I'm not good enough for you :(


Sent from my iPhone using JazzFanz mobile app
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I said I'd rep anyone who authored a more obsessed version of that post. That includes you. This totally isn't personal, mayne.
 
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