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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Why though? Why do stadiums and arenas wear out so quickly compared to other big and unusual structures. The Calgary Tower is 55 years old, and I don't recall anyone talking about the need to demolish and rebuild it. Tons of old ass buildings in a city like New York that seem to be OK structurally.
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Because of the level of innovation and fan experience expectations that change over the course of a decade, much less over a century.
I'd say for the most part, skyscrapers are primarily utilitarian in nature. But an arena/event centre is so much more and the unknown complexities around future-proofing such a building for that long of time is just not feasible.