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(12-19-2018 09:32 AM)T-Mac Wrote:  ODAF and the Athletic Department are working hard for Phase 2 to happen ASAP. Selig is talking to some local businesses to help build the North endzone out very quickly. The proposed idea is to create a multi-use building (office space facing out from the stadium) with bleachers overtop. I briefly talked to him about our company helping fund the buildout, but we haven't gotten into specifics. He hinted that it would be a mutually beneficial arrangement; but without firm estimates, I can't confirm that. If it's truly a good deal for businesses, I know he already has interest from multiple businesses, so it could happen after next season. The upper deck on the east stands will not happen until a large chunk of Phase 1 is paid for and attendance numbers support the need for an expansion to 30k seats. I'm guessing no sooner than 2-3 years, but more likely in 5+ years.

ODAF is WAY ahead of the curve with the new tax law adjustments. I highly doubt they're going to see much of a drop off in donations. Quite frankly, with the new stadium catering to big donors with the VIP seating on the West stands, we could see a HUGE influx of donations. The luxury concourse is going to be ridiculously nice and a way better game experience than the current beer garden. The beer garden will likely be opened up to many, many more fans as a direct result of the new luxury concourse.

This is good news. The end zone is an eyesore. The sooner thats gone, the better. I also thought new suites going in either where the press box is (that looks temporary) or under the press box was a priority. Does the club area change that?I don't like it, but have to agree that theres no need to expand with an upper deck until the ticket demand is such that we need to. Why does an expansion have to take place on the east? Land? The west side is better from a sun perspective.