Arena Roof

They are really trying to slap lipstick on a pig, but what's going on with the roof? Any sleuths know?

Seems to be some other stuff going on besides the change in color. Maybe adding LED lights?

I work there and i have no idea

Kushner said a week or two back that they were painting the roof. I'm not sure if that was part of larger scale improvements they were making to it or not.

It improves the value of naming rights for the arena.

Did they clean Dome roof yet?

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Originally Posted by 13 - 3

Did they clean Dome roof yet?

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still in litigation im sure.

Can you provide a picture for those who don't live in the area?

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Originally Posted by kinglio21093

Can you provide a picture for those who don't live in the area?

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Hate to send you to this cesspool but its the best I got. I only drive by the thing.

Definitely looks like more activity going on than just paint.

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...roof/84199598/

When does the Smoothie King naming rights end? One thing for sure and not talked about much but with added interest so comes added corporate dollars. Wouldnt be surprised to see a package deal with the Dome. Ya gotta think MB doesnt want two stadiums named or maybe they do.

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Originally Posted by kinglio21093

Can you provide a picture for those who don't live in the area?

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I should've taken one because it looked like no one was wearing a harness and it must have 300 degrees up there.

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Originally Posted by luckyman

Hate to send you to this cesspool but its the best I got. I only drive by the thing.

Definitely looks like more activity going on than just paint.

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...roof/84199598/

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looks like the interior is going red seats from the blue.

Well at least the exterior no longer looks likes an elementary school restroom.

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Originally Posted by Pels4Life

looks like the interior is going red seats from the blue.

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That's an old picture and those are red t shirts. Can tell it's old because it still has the old cylinder video board up.

And they've began to cover the red with some other material now. No idea what they're doing.

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Originally Posted by luckyman

That's an old picture and those are red t shirts. Can tell it's old because it still has the old cylinder video board up.

And they've began to cover the red with some other material now. No idea what they're doing.

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hopefully they install some nice seats that recline ....yea yea that. j/k

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Originally Posted by Pels4Life

hopefully they install some nice seats that recline ....yea yea that. j/k

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I think the Dome is getting most of renovations . $400 million starting in January.

So an update...roof is back to it's old look. Was probably just some work to prevent leaks like in 2018.

I personally think they need to demolish the whole thing. Turn the space into a bigger Champions Square or just an area for tail gating.

Build a new arena right across the river in Algeirs. The current arena was built for a paltry $180 million (in today's dollars), and that's obvious. Youd think the arena would turn out top notch since much of the cost to build a new arena was not needed since the arena used already existing parking and air conditioning from the dome . Meanwhile you've got billion dollar arenas planned or going up on the west coast.

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Originally Posted by luckyman

So an update...roof is back to it's old look. Was probably just some work to prevent leaks like in 2018.

I personally think they need to demolish the whole thing. Turn the space into a bigger Champions Square or just an area for tail gating.

Build a new arena right across the river in Algeirs. The current arena was built for a paltry $180 million (in today's dollars), and that's obvious. Meanwhile you've got billion dollar arenas planned or going up on the west coast.

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Are you nuts? You put it across the river, you kill it. NOLA people aren't going to cross to the WB for a basketball game. And surely not for all the other events that are held in SKC. And you can't really compare the cost of the arena to others built at the same time because they didn't have to pay to built a parking lot since they use the Superdome one. Its called being efficient, not being cheap.

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Originally Posted by Pels4Life

hopefully they install some nice seats that recline ....yea yea that. j/k

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Like LSU's football locker room?

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Originally Posted by RobertM320

Are you nuts? You put it across the river, you kill it. NOLA people aren't going to cross to the WB for a basketball game. And surely not for all the other events that are held in SKC. And you can't really compare the cost of the arena to others built at the same time because they didn't have to pay to built a parking lot since they use the Superdome one. Its called being efficient, not being cheap.

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Well first of all, I said right across the river in Algiers. You make it seem like that is miles away when it's literally a 10 minutes drive at most. Plus it's not like that part of Algeirs is dead. There is nothing "nuts" about that. There isn't even a toll anymore to cross the bridge.

Secondly, it was cheap despite the benefits of using dome infrastructure. The roof leaking prime example number one. The constant need to renovate and upgrade suites prime example number two. Having to repaint the whole exterior number 3. Costs continue to be added and it's still regarded as a bottom tier arena. Probably always will be.

I won't sit here and confuse efficiency with what was obviously some cheap construction in constant need of lipstick.

I wont disagree about some of the cheap construction, but the "across the river" is a big thing. I KNOW its only 10 minutes, but its not like in cities like Pittsburgh where the bridges are ground level and people cross back and forth all the time. Its a mental thing. To most people in NOLA its a big deal to have to go to the west bank. Its all about perception. Anything that will make people hesitate to go, even if its only a perceived concern, is something to avoid.

I'll give you another example. I live in St. Charles Parish on the Eastbank, just minutes from the Hale Boggs bridge. People in my neighborhood will choose to drive 15-20 minutes to either Kenner or LaPlace before they'd cross the river and drive 10 minutes to get to Hwy 90 in Luling to go to the same store, WalMart for example. Its the perception that going to Luling is more difficult.

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Originally Posted by luckyman

Well first of all, I said right across the river in Algiers. You make it seem like that is miles away when it's literally a 10 minutes drive at most. Plus it's not like that part of Algeirs is dead. There is nothing "nuts" about that. There isn't even a toll anymore to cross the bridge.

Secondly, it was cheap despite the benefits of using dome infrastructure. The roof leaking prime example number one. The constant need to renovate and upgrade suites prime example number two. Having to repaint the whole exterior number 3. Costs continue to be added and it's still regarded as a bottom tier arena. Probably always will be.

I won't sit here and confuse efficiency with what was obviously some cheap construction in constant need of lipstick.

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Not sure why Algiers would make any sense whatsoever. There is still a lot of traffic/congestion to get there. Where it is located now is not only efficient, it makes good common sense when it come to events coming to New Orleans. Being close to downtown and within walking distance of everything is a huge plus.

Could just build a mini-super dome shell over the exterior and call it a day?

They could always build it along the river front closer to the Convention Center and Riverwalk.

The arena is fine and functions perfectly well! Ive had season tix since the first season and have never once felt like the arena is insufficient; the bathrooms and food are easily accesible, and the sightlines are great for basketball. I'm not sure what y'all are pining for.

Wait who said we were building a new arena? While I’m at it credit to the Clippers owner who will build a new arena with his own funds. No public funds!

https://www.latimes.com/sports/clipp...-steve-ballmer

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Originally Posted by luigi modelo

The arena is fine and functions perfectly well! Ive had season tix since the first season and have never once felt like the arena is insufficient; the bathrooms and food are easily accesible, and the sightlines are great for basketball. I'm not sure what y'all are pining for.

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The 300 level could use some work. Not much leg room. That Press box thing needs to go.

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Originally Posted by PELICANSFAN

Not sure why Algiers would make any sense whatsoever. There is still a lot of traffic/congestion to get there. Where it is located now is not only efficient, it makes good common sense when it come to events coming to New Orleans. Being close to downtown and within walking distance of everything is a huge plus.

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There is traffic/congestion where it is right now. There is going to be traffic/congestion where ever you put it. Secondly, you already have a lot of hotels going up on that side of the river as it is. Many people already book rooms over there for these big events as it is. Y'all keep trying to make it seem like it's some long journey. It's not.

As for the majority of folks that go to Pelicans games, many of them do not live downtown. I don't. I'm a good 25 minutes away. So putting an arena just on the other side of the river makes 0 difference to me or many other locals.

If west bankers can cross that bridge today to watch a game you East bankers can do the same. It won't kill you. Stop whining. Algeirs Point along the river is a cool area anyway.

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Originally Posted by luigi modelo

The arena is fine and functions perfectly well! Ive had season tix since the first season and have never once felt like the arena is insufficient; the bathrooms and food are easily accesible, and the sightlines are great for basketball. I'm not sure what y'all are pining for.

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Same

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Originally Posted by luckyman

There is traffic/congestion where it is right now. There is going to be traffic/congestion where ever you put it. Secondly, you already have a lot of hotels going up on that side of the river as it is. Many people already book rooms over there for these big events as it is. Y'all keep trying to make it seem like it's some long journey. It's not.

As for the majority of folks that go to Pelicans games, many of them do not live downtown. I don't. I'm a good 25 minutes away. So putting an arena just on the other side of the river makes 0 difference to me or many other locals.

If west bankers can cross that bridge today to watch a game you East bankers can do the same. It won't kill you. Stop whining. Algeirs Point along the river is a cool area anyway.

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Let me guess, you live on the westbank? There are many more east bankers than west bankers, so why inconvenience the majority? I live 25-30 minutes away during that time of day as well, but would not want to make the trek over the bridge for the weekday games as it would add another 15-20 minutes getting across the bridge to Algiers sometimes.

I just wanted to echo how absolutely insane it is to even consider a) demolishing the current arena (it's totally fine) and b) building a new one on the Westbank.

I mean totally bonkers what-drugs-are-you-taking insane. The arena is a money-maker for the state far beyond hosting NBA tickets - namely concerts and other special events etc. It's located in exactly the perfect spot. I'm baffled that this is even a remotely serious discussion.

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Originally Posted by neworleanshoo

I just wanted to echo how absolutely insane it is to even consider a) demolishing the current arena (it's totally fine) and b) building a new one on the Westbank.

I mean totally bonkers what-drugs-are-you-taking insane. The arena is a money-maker for the state far beyond hosting NBA tickets - namely concerts and other special events etc. It's located in exactly the perfect spot. I'm baffled that this is even a remotely serious discussion.

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this is what happens when there is no pelican games to watch

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Originally Posted by RobertM320

Are you nuts? You put it across the river, you kill it. NOLA people aren't going to cross to the WB for a basketball game. And surely not for all the other events that are held in SKC. And you can't really compare the cost of the arena to others built at the same time because they didn't have to pay to built a parking lot since they use the Superdome one. Its called being efficient, not being cheap.

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A new arena could go between the parish line and gen de Gaulle off the side of the expressway. If you modernize the highway exchanges plus integrate the HOV lane to support a cross river streetcar service it could work. However out of the box ideas like that will never be floated because it's the New Orleans metro area, a place that likes to spite itself.

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Originally Posted by PELICANSFAN

Same

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I think I did read somewhere more renovations are coming to arena. They have already started the renovations on practice facility per Grif.

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Originally Posted by Stealth Matrix

A new arena could go between the parish line and gen de Gaulle off the side of the expressway. If you modernize the highway exchanges plus integrate the HOV lane to support a cross river streetcar service it could work. However out of the box ideas like that will never be floated because it's the New Orleans metro area, a place that likes to spite itself.

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You aint kiddin. These backward comments say it all. To have to cross a 5 minute bridge "ohhhh my god thats INSANE!".

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Originally Posted by neworleanshoo

I just wanted to echo how absolutely insane it is to even consider a) demolishing the current arena (it's totally fine) and b) building a new one on the Westbank.

I mean totally bonkers what-drugs-are-you-taking insane. The arena is a money-maker for the state far beyond hosting NBA tickets - namely concerts and other special events etc. It's located in exactly the perfect spot. I'm baffled that this is even a remotely serious discussion.

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"Oh the arena is an extra 10-15 minutes away from the FQ? Oh forget it I'm not going."

Makes sense. Makes a lot of sense. You're right. New Orleans is too damn big.

And that arena is nowhere near fine. The steps on the upper levels are a suicide mission and the seats have hardly any leg room. MSG is much older and yet is much better with its renovations.

Smoothie King is a pretty solid all around arena. You pretty close to the action everywhere in the building. The only complaint I have is if you ever sit up top top that A/C can freeze you out.

I feel like the people calling for a new arena don’t even go to the games.. Also completely ignoring with some of the locations mentioned being near twice as far for people who live on the Northshore which is a big portion of the attendees to the games.

The only upgrades that stadium could really use is improvements to areas inside for people to gather in the arena which can easily be added and was something they had previously upgraded. There is lots of exterior upgrades they could do and building a more modern look that would completely change people’s perception how the stadium stacks up to nicer ones. Upgrading the seats and color scheme of the arena is a quick upgrade they can make. Lastly keeping the technology inside the stadium state of the art.. Outside of some minor upgrades over time inside the stadium those are the only what we need imo and that definitely does not require a new stadium. If they decide to build in future then I’m all for it if in the right location but I don’t really see the need and don’t believe it would happen.

They need to remove the photos of Anthony Davis on the concourses and Champion Square!

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Originally Posted by luckyman

"Oh the arena is an extra 10-15 minutes away from the FQ? Oh forget it I'm not going."

Makes sense. Makes a lot of sense. You're right. New Orleans is too damn big.

And that arena is nowhere near fine. The steps on the upper levels are a suicide mission and the seats have hardly any leg room. MSG is much older and yet is much better with its renovations.

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So, what would be the advantage of moving the arena out of the perfect downtown location and to Algiers? Other than being more convenient for those who live on the westbank?

I live on the Westbank and in no way would I want the arena on the westbank. It's current location is perfect, especially when you consider the northshore, and all points west of the arena. Let's stop with the silliness; We are obviously in the lull that precedes preseason.

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Originally Posted by PELICANSFAN

So, what would be the advantage of moving the arena out of the perfect downtown location and to Algiers? Other than being more convenient for those who live on the westbank?

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For one, it's the only spot I know of that might have the space while ALSO remaining close to the FQ/CBD for one. And trust me, the time wil come when there will be calls for a completely new arena. Probably around 2025 when the current lease is up. They kept trying this lipstick on a pig tactic with the airport until they just said the hell with it and decided to build a new one greenfield. I sense the same fate for the arena.

For two, the idea didnt just pop into my head out of nowhere. Recall when Benson was making his threats for a new stadium or he might move to San Antonio, there were some plans drawn up for a new stadium. Guess where those plans were located?

Part of that was just Benson trying to scare the state to do what they did, which was use taxpayer dollars for upgrades to the dome. But the other part is honestly like I said, it's the only other conceivable spot for an arena while still being able to take advantage of location.

All these people acting like the other side of the river in Algeirs is some far off boondocks, I dont know what the hell yall are talking about.

Build it in Kennah by Treasure Chest Casino

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Originally Posted by luckyman

For one, it's the only spot I know of that might have the space while ALSO remaining close to the FQ/CBD for one. And trust me, the time wil come when there will be calls for a completely new arena. Probably around 2025 when the current lease is up. They kept trying this lipstick on a pig tactic with the airport until they just said the hell with it and decided to build a new one greenfield. I sense the same fate for the arena.

For two, the idea didnt just pop into my head out of nowhere. Recall when Benson was making his threats for a new stadium or he might move to San Antonio, there were some plans drawn up for a new stadium. Guess where those plans were located?

Part of that was just Benson trying to scare the state to do what they did, which was use taxpayer dollars for upgrades to the dome. But the other part is honestly like I said, it's the only other conceivable spot for an arena while still being able to take advantage of location.

All these people acting like the other side of the river in Algeirs is some far off boondocks, I dont know what the hell yall are talking about.

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A football stadium has a much larger footprint than a basketball arena. Secondly, that was a negotiating tactic over a decade ago. There would also have had to be some infrastructure updates to make that even feasible. You may be right that a new arena may be called for at some point. I am not sure it is now though. Even so, the location of the current arena is too good to simply abandon.

If they could do anything is probably demo the Champion Square Parking garage and build a bigger pelicans/Saints Fan square. Possibly even have restraunts/bars, stores, and a small park.

Make it a mini-downtown location and shopping area.

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Originally Posted by Taker597

If they could do anything is probably demo the Champion Square Parking garage and build a bigger pelicans/Saints Fan square. Possibly even have restraunts/bars, stores, and a small park.

Make it a mini-downtown location and shopping area.

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Sounds like a good idea. Do many people use that for saints games? I know for pelicans there seems to be enough parking around.

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Originally Posted by PELICANSFAN

A football stadium has a much larger footprint than a basketball arena. Secondly, that was a negotiating tactic over a decade ago. There would also have had to be some infrastructure updates to make that even feasible. You may be right that a new arena may be called for at some point. I am not sure it is now though. Even so, the location of the current arena is too good to simply abandon.

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Including parking, they both have large footprints, so the relative comparison between the two doesn't matter. The old Forum in L.A. looks like it's in the middle of nowhere even though it's in Inglewood because of all the space required.

Second, it's actually more relevant today than 10 years ago given all the opportunity zone construction going in the city now compared to back then. There is already a bunch of projects going on for the eastbank side of the river front, so unlike 10 years ago, that option seems to have sailed. And with all large projects, there will always need to be added infrasture to accommodate the extra traffic. They had to add streets and street lanes for the current arena. So that's no revelation either.

And for me personally, if there is a game or concert or event I want to see, an Algeirs Point river front arena sure as hell wouldn't make me say nope no I'm not going. Zion could probably stand on the Algeirs side of the river front and throw a football into the FQ. Compared to other cities still, that short arse drive across the bridge or short ferry ride over it is absolutely nothing.