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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Isn’t it on a bigger footprint and set to include some different things than the last iteration?
I’d think redesign 100%
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Yes, 5th Street is being moved half a block east and based on the drawings that were released when the new deal was announced, the arena will be rotated 90 degrees to have an East-West orientation rather than North-South.
This gives them more room for the community rink and street level spaces. I wouldn't be surprised if the arena bowl itself has the same layout as the previous design, but the exterior should look quite different.
One thing I hope they keep from the previous design is to have the ice below grade and the main concourse at street level like Detroit, rather than having stairs and escalators right at the main door like a lot of buildings have.