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VANFLAMESFAN · 09-26-2011, 02:08 PM

Drove in and around BC Place last night for the first time in a month or so and it got me thining, "Wow, this place looks amazing!"

When I first saw the concept drawings for the new roof, I thought it looked ridiculous but I told myself to reserve judgement until I saw the finished product in person. When this thing is lit up and we get some great aerial shots on TSN, it will be pretty damn impressive.

I haven't been inside yet, but from the people that I have talked to that have, it's nothing short of spectacular. The amount of natural light that comes in is huge, so even when the roof is closed, it won't feel like being in the old marshmallow dome. There are new seats all over, new suites, new washrooms, concourse has been renovated, concessions etc. I guess for half a billion dollars, this better be amazing.

The replay screen is the second largest screen in North America, next to the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

I've never been pumped to work a Lions game, but I can't wait to see this place in action on Friday night. From all accounts, BC Place will be state of the art.

Check out videos of the roof opening and the lighting in action in this link. Pretty cool stuff.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2011/09/b...ht-show-video/

So fellow Vancouver CPers, your thoughts? And from those on the outside, your impressions from what you might have seen online or on TV?

09-26-2011, 02:08 PM	#1
VANFLAMESFAN Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Exp:	The New BC Place Drove in and around BC Place last night for the first time in a month or so and it got me thining, "Wow, this place looks amazing!" When I first saw the concept drawings for the new roof, I thought it looked ridiculous but I told myself to reserve judgement until I saw the finished product in person. When this thing is lit up and we get some great aerial shots on TSN, it will be pretty damn impressive. I haven't been inside yet, but from the people that I have talked to that have, it's nothing short of spectacular. The amount of natural light that comes in is huge, so even when the roof is closed, it won't feel like being in the old marshmallow dome. There are new seats all over, new suites, new washrooms, concourse has been renovated, concessions etc. I guess for half a billion dollars, this better be amazing. The replay screen is the second largest screen in North America, next to the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. I've never been pumped to work a Lions game, but I can't wait to see this place in action on Friday night. From all accounts, BC Place will be state of the art. Check out videos of the roof opening and the lighting in action in this link. Pretty cool stuff. http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2011/09/b...ht-show-video/ So fellow Vancouver CPers, your thoughts? And from those on the outside, your impressions from what you might have seen online or on TV? Last edited by VANFLAMESFAN; 09-26-2011 at 02:12 PM.