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03-13-2016, 10:45 PM | #61 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
60 Minutes just ran the story on the architect and showed the model of the stadium. The man is innovative and original.
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03-14-2016, 09:14 AM | #62 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
I don't know if the final design will include a moat either since space will most likely be at a premium, but if they are trying to be creative I can see why they included.
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I really love the cool modern look of this design but think they would be crazy to not put a roof on the stadium. Having a roof means the stadium can be used for football (no roof = no Super Bowl), NCAA Final 4, political conventions, mega concerts and lots of other events. The roof makes it something that can be used 365 days a year and that's gotta help justify and offset the extra cost. |
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03-14-2016, 12:57 PM | #64 | |
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03-14-2016, 01:19 PM | #65 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
Are there any retractable roof stadiums in the Northeast right now?
I don't see how not having one is a deal breaker. I'm sure all these things are being considered. That's what you pay developers for. |
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03-14-2016, 10:52 PM | #67 |
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Gotta think this design is more in the vein of marketing. The moat is an..."eye catching" conversation piece I'm thinking. Pretty impractical, but the concept of integrating green space and creating more of a park atmosphere is a good direction. Id agree that a roofed stadium is probably more appealing to DS and the NFL financially.
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03-15-2016, 06:24 PM | #68 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
Can't wait to swim in the moat in mid-December!!
Actually the rumor I heard about the moat, is that it would connect to the river that surrounds the old RFK location. So it might be a subtle hint as to the location. Not sure which river is there, I'll leave it to the local geography experts. |
03-15-2016, 06:33 PM | #69 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
Here's another hint at a possible location (National Harbor):
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03-15-2016, 07:37 PM | #70 | |
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There isn't any property there for it.
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03-15-2016, 10:03 PM | #71 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
Other side of 95 between 295 and 95 there is plenty of land.
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03-15-2016, 10:06 PM | #72 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
and national harbor would be the absolute worst traffic wise. you'd have to take the local with all the alexandria traffic to be able to take exit 2 there. without massive spending on road work, it'd be a nightmare (for any VA fans).
nearest metro stop is over 3m away (straight line, walking), though it does have bus service. it's not that it can't be done, i just don't think PG county is going to pay for the infrastructure work to support a stadium like that properly, and everyone else is going to suffer for it. |
03-16-2016, 08:23 PM | #73 |
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Yeah I'm not sure National Harbor would be the best choice either, if there's a dealbreaker to the land deal it has to be Metro access. Or they have an innovative traffic design that allows a ton of fans to get in and out very quickly. Speaking of...
This article from Redskins.com goes into greater detail about some of the concepts, including an interesting angle on the moat (it's also a security feature in addition to a wavepool/skating rink). I will admit I'm really intrigued about the ideas they have, including having leveled parking garages with grass on top for tailgating. With all that said no Metro access is still a dealbreaker for me. They either need direct access to a station or setup a deal like they had in the early years of Fedex where there was a ton of shuttles to catch between the Metro and Fedex. The latter is the worst case scenario obviously.
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03-16-2016, 09:26 PM | #74 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
Anybody read anything about containing fan noise or aspects of the design that would enhance a home field advantage?
I haven't seen anything about it and am a little disappointed. The Seattle design is the real deal and it works.
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03-16-2016, 11:00 PM | #75 |
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Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd
I agree the National Harbor area is a terrible spot but there is land. I think ideally DS is going t get this thing built on the RFK site. It really is the best option from just about any angle.
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