EverBank Field Development Renderings

[BoldCityRealist]

I feel like those big open spaces in sports arenas are the new trend. I know that's the thought behind the new Braves stadium and others. If anything, it could enhance the BudZone - which is god awful in my opinion. It's like a dungeon.

[hiddentrack]

I like that new rendering. Squeezing an amphitheater in between the stadium and practice facility looked odd in the earlier renderings, but here it looks completely different - and much better.

It also explains a tweet I saw yesterday about sections of the stadium in that end zone overlooking the amphitheater. I'm guessing the Bud Zone stays where it is (the rendering seems to be ground level, where one of the Sea Best Cool Zones is). The area where the escalators are now sounds like it would be an additional outdoor area (probably in the style of the North End Zone deck) overlooking the amphitheater.

I feel like those big open spaces in sports arenas are the new trend. I know that's the thought behind the new Braves stadium and others. If anything, it could enhance the BudZone - which is god awful in my opinion. It's like a dungeon.

This reminds me of this video about the future of sports stadiums (it has a brief clip from the Shipyards proposal in there). It talks about stadiums being community spaces most of the week, turning into the sporting facilities on game days. It's an interesting concept, and sounds like it's the way Populous may be nudging the Jaguars and the way the Jaguars are nudging the city.

[I-10east]

This 'sunken in pit, new trendy neighborhood concept' will fall on deaf ears for existing adequate NFL stadiums. The only exception maybe will be when LA gets a NFL team. 

[brainstormer]

This rendering changes a lot and is so different than the first one that was released. This looks like they have almost configured the amphitheater to be a part of the stadium. I can foresee utilization of the Bud Zone or Terrace Suites as additional ticket options for concerts, etc. because they could technically still see/hear into the amphitheater. This configuration also allows them to use restrooms and concession stands for games and concerts. There is a lot of unused space underneath that section of the stadium. It is mostly fenced in and used by game day staff. I still think that final renderings should be public before city council votes. Does the DDRB have to approve the final design? Will there be any input on what the final design will be and the constructional materials that will be used? I mean, all we have seen are two very different renderings. I'm hoping that at least the council gets to view the final project before construction actually starts.

[thelakelander]

This one is moving quick. It's now ready for council's final vote:

EverBank Field upgrades ready for final council vote

By David Chapman, Staff Writer

It was almost a clean sweep.
Despite not being unanimous, supporters of the $90 million EverBank Field upgrades walked away Tuesday with wins in the final three City Council committees reviewing the deal.

Two committees — Rules and Recreation, Community Development, Public Health and Safety — unanimously approved contributing $45 million toward the club seat upgrades and building of a city-owned amphitheater and multipurpose outdoor practice facility.

In Land Use and Zoning, however, council member Danny Becton declined his support. It came a day after he held the same stance in the Finance Committee.

Becton again questioned how the project — combined with the $43 million scoreboard and north end zone upgrades two years ago — could be paid for and still fund maintenance needs for other city-owned venues.

When he asked how much of the scoreboard project's principal had been paid off to date, he was told none.

"This is called kicking the can down the road," said Becton.

Full article: http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=546589

[Captain Zissou]

If we could get condo towers and office buildings approved this fast, we'd be giving Miami a run for its money!!!

Is Paul Harden carrying this one through city hall?

[Tacachale]

^Lol, is that a serious question? Though it helps too that there's no serious opposition.

[finehoe]

This rendering changes a lot and is so different than the first one that was released.

Which kind of makes one think they'll end up building whatever they want there, regardless of what pretty pictures they release beforehand.

[vicupstate]

^Lol, is that a serious question? Though it helps too that there's no serious opposition.

The Pied Piper in full affect. This joke would be funny, if it weren't so serious. 

So, far ONE member of council has a spine.

[Tacachale]

^Lol, is that a serious question? Though it helps too that there's no serious opposition.

The Pied Piper in full affect. This joke would be funny, if it weren't so serious. 

So, far ONE member of council has a spine.

I think it's more that like most people, Council sees this as basically a good project.

I do wish there was this kind of energy in the media and social media during the scoreboards and wonky Shipyards deals.

[coredumped]

Looks like city Council voted unanimously to fund the amphitheater:

http://www.news4jax.com/top-stories/city-council-votes-on-new-amphitheater-construction

[edjax]

And it passes council unanimously. Good.  Move forward. 

[BenderRodriguez]

Good move, pretty much a no-brainer. Recent renderings have the amphitheatre facing the stadium though. I wonder if that was a stipulation from the city in order to sign off on the project? Also, the Jags have mentioned the intent of having about 25 (maybe more). Very interesting to see what that's going to do/bring to the immediate area. Exciting stuff guys.   

[vicupstate]

Good move, pretty much a no-brainer. Recent renderings have the amphitheatre facing the stadium though. I wonder if that was a stipulation from the city in order to sign off on the project? Also, the Jags have mentioned the intent of having about 25 (maybe more). Very interesting to see what that's going to do/bring to the immediate area. Exciting stuff guys.   

More like brain dead.  A huge transfer of wealth to the city's wealthiest resident, or I should say non-resident, at the expense of the public. One of the stupidest things JAX has ever done, and that is saying something.

[tufsu1]

I wonder if that was a stipulation from the city in order to sign off on the project? .   

yes...it addresses the noise concerns of the neighborhoods across the river