Dolphins Announce Stadium Changes

[xiidaen]

http://www.miamidolphins.com/pressbox/pressreleases/pressreleases.asp?contentID=3691

Dolphins Initiatives Fact Sheet
January 10, 2005


STADIUM NAME:
Dolphins Stadium

POTENTIAL STADIUM AND AREA ENHANCEMENTS:

Phase I:
* Remodeled Club Level and luxury suites
* New state-of-the art scoreboards
* Event-ready covered exhibition space that would serve as an additional parking structure adjacent to the stadium
* Improved traffic flow in and out of the stadium
* Enhanced pedestrian access
* Relocation of Dolphins business offices

Phase II:
* Expansion of the stadium concourses
* Permanent or retractable roof
* Additional seating capacity
* Greatly expanded Phase I exhibition space and structured parking
* Expanded press capabilities for major events
* Video studio facilities
* Fiber optic and satellite communications center
* Retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment areas in a Main Street format

Phase III:
* Office complex
* Hotel
* Residential component
* Destination retail shops, restaurants and entertainment areas in a Main Street format
* Hall of Fame

Financing:
* Phase I: $100 million to $125 million, all private investment
* Phase II: $200 million to $300 million, all private investment
* Phase III: To Be Determined

Consultants:
Hammes Company

Existing facility:
* Inaugurated: August 16, 1987
* Seating Capacity: 75,540 for football and soccer
* Original Cost: $115 million, privately financed
* Additional H. Wayne Huizenga private investment in improvements: more than $90 million
* Total site: 268 acres with adjacent parking lots
* Parking: 248 acres for 24,137 cars, 346 buses/limousines
* Tenants: Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins, Orange Bowl
* Events: Super Bowls, Orange Bowls, World Series, Concerts, international
soccer, exhibitions, automobile and truck shows
* Address: 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Funny. I always thought if I had the money to buy the dolphins, there were some necessary staduim upgrades. The information section at the bottom is also interesting. I am surprised there are no upgrades to the 'player' areas - locker rooms, medical facilities -- even the field, unless those are handled as some other initiative.

Nice to see things moving forward -- and I think that's why this was announced, so show signs of a new day in Miami. and, if Wayne wants to sell, to jack up the price. Not that I was going to be able to afford the team anyway. :)

 

[3P]

Anyone else getting a tingling sensation on the back of their neck?

 

[FIN-IN-RI]

Anyone else getting a tingling sensation on the back of their neck?

Yea, this is the second time now. Saban's PC was the first.

 

[inFINSible]

I wonder if all this was a rider on Saban's contract?

 

[xiidaen]

I had a similar thought. I could see Saban asking for proof of interest by seeing this investment in the team and community. But, this would have been VERY quick to put those plans together...

 

[Muck]

At the very least, it shows that Wayne is serious about returning this franchise to first class, elite status. I'm so excited by this. I just wish the Marlins had their own place. Then this ball would be rolling a lot faster.

 

[xiidaen]

I wonder if they will look for an indoor practice facility as well, short term. (Especially after all the problems last TC)