marlinfan Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 LinkyQuotes of note:The renovation will be rolled out in three phases because the stadium?s existing commitment to the Florida Marlins prevents a more immediate implementation plan. Projects currently under consideration for Phase I will include a remodeled Club Level and luxury suites, new state-of-the-art scoreboards, covered exhibition space that would be event-ready and would serve as an additional parking structure adjacent to the stadium, better traffic flow in and out of the stadium, improved pedestrian access and relocation of the Dolphins business offices to the stadium. These privately funded enhancements are estimated to cost between $100 to $125 million.Phase II, which could not commence until the relocation of the Marlins, would potentially include expansion of the stadium concourses, a permanent or retractable roof, additional seating capacity, greatly expanded exhibition space and parking structures to augment those built in Phase I, upgraded press capabilities for major events, video studios, and fiber optic and satellite communications. This phase also could include retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment areas in a Main Street format. These improvements would cost approximately $200 to $300 million in private funds.Phase III projects under consideration will serve other elements of the South Florida community on a daily basis and provide economic stimulation and an increased tax base. These proposals include a mixed use development of an office complex, a hotel that would enhance the stadium?s ability to attract world-class sports and entertainment events and potentially a residential component. Also under consideration are additional destination retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment areas, also in a Main Street format, and a Hall of Fame.Dolphins Enterprises has hired the Hammes Company to develop the master concept for the renovations and additions to Dolphins Stadium. Hammes was involved in the renovation of Lambeau Field in Green Bay and the development of Ford Field in DetroitNice to see Huizinga is finally spending all that money he receives from the Marlins.Also nice to see he will add the roof AFTER the Marlins leave. This is great for that area. 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckguy14 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Interesting. A roof on there. Dolphins Stadium is nice, and shows that the Marlins are on the way out it seems. Personally, it should be Joe Robbie Stadium, but Dolphins, is a step in the right direction. 2004 San Jose Sharks 7th Man Fan of the Year San Jose Gold Miners - 4x Lombardi Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I think it would great if this happens, especially considering that it will all be done in private funds. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaolinaJoe Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I think it would great if this happens, especially considering that it will all be done in private funds. Get out! A stadium without tax dollars? Whoda thunk it? "It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of thepress. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom ofspeech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given usthe freedom to demonstrate. And it is the soldier who salutes theflag, serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag, andwho allows the protester to burn the flag."Marine Chaplain Dennis Edward O' Brien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrh31584 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Get out! A stadium without tax dollars? Whoda thunk it? The owners of the SF Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I think the Stadium was initally built by the private funds of Joe Robie to begin with. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I think it would great if this happens, especially considering that it will all be done in private funds. Get out! A stadium without tax dollars? Whoda thunk it? And because of this the NFL is threatening to move the Dolphins... dangit wrong league --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 No only MLB is that dumb. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinfan Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 I think it would great if this happens, especially considering that it will all be done in private funds. Get out! A stadium without tax dollars? Whoda thunk it? And because of this the NFL is threatening to move the Dolphins... dangit wrong league Pro Player gets name change, Marlins Ballpark Update 01/10/2005 7:25 PM ETPro Player gets name change By Joe Frisaro / MLB.comMIAMI -- Same stadium. Different name.There will be some changes at Marlins home games this season, namely the name.On Monday, Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga officially announced that Pro Player Stadium will now be known as Dolphins Stadium.Huizenga is the owner of the stadium, which plays host to the NFL's Dolphins and the Marlins.The name change is part of a massive renovation the stadium will undertake. Through private funds, the stadium will be given more than $100 million worth of upgrades, preparing the facility for future Super Bowls and Orange Bowls. There are talks of either making the stadium a dome or adding a retractable roof. And the project includes remodeling of the Club Level and luxury suites, new scoreboards and additional parking.More renovations, totaling about $300 million, will take place once the Marlins find a new home.The Marlins, about to open their 13th season, have played in the stadium since their inaugural 1993 campaign.Huizenga is the Marlins' original owner, and he has a World Series championship from 1997.Originally named Joe Robbie Stadium, Huizenga sold the naming rights to the now-defunct Pro Player apparel company in 1999.The Marlins have a year-to-year lease with Huizenga, who says they will not be able to renew once the current agreement expires in 2010.The Marlins are trying to finalize their own stadium, and continue negotiations with the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County. The proposed 38,000-seat, retractable-roof stadium would sit next to the Orange Bowl near downtown Miami.Marlins president David Samson is working towards completing a local financial package sometime this month. Once the local portion is completed, the team plans to seek the remaining $30 million from the state of Florida. The state legislature convenes in March.In order to secure the long-term future of the franchise in South Florida, the Marlins are seeking to be playing in their own ballpark no later than the 2008 season.The newly named Dolphins Stadium hosted the 2005 Orange Bowl for the BCS National Championship. USC defeated Oklahoma in that game, claiming the national college football title.Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.Huizenga has been trying to kill the Marlins since he sold the team. A new park would make his dream almost impossible. He also has to replace all the money he gets from the current deal with the Marlins. He sees the Marlins as a threat to take away the spotlight in Miami Dade County by the Marlins tapping the huge Latin community down south. The new park will also help the Marlins tap the newer high income neighborhoods going up around Downtown Miami as well as the existing such as Coral Gables, Brickell, and Miami Beach. 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockchalk Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Two questions...First of all, wasn't the original name of the stadium supposed to be Dolphins Stadium, before it was named after Robbie, who paid for it and was dying at the time? Second, doesn't this just seem like a stopgap name between corporate sponsors, like Ravens Stadium in Baltimore was? I've decided to give up hope for all sports teams I follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 The stadium oppened up in 1987 Robbie was alive at the time and it was named Joe Robbie Stadium. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHoJoe Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Why not tear down the Orange Bowl and do a new Orangebowl ala Wembely Stadium? 90,000 seat State of the art stadium with a retractable roof, retractable seating, and a retractable pitch field so conventions can be held there. How about it, Miami????Joe Robbe/Pro Player/Dolphins Stadium is looking a bit aged. BRING BASEBALL BACK TO MONTREAL!!!! MON AMOURS SIEMPRE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Its only 17 years old www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 And because of this the NFL is threatening to move the Dolphins... dangit wrong league WHEN?!?! It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejroll Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 17 years is quickly becomming incredibly old and dated in todays stadium market. Most stadiums are built to last 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Well JOe Robbie was a ahead of its time it had teh luxury seating and is still a great football stadium. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinfan Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Why not tear down the Orange Bowl and do a new Orangebowl ala Wembely Stadium? 90,000 seat State of the art stadium with a retractable roof, retractable seating, and a retractable pitch field so conventions can be held there. How about it, Miami????Joe Robbe/Pro Player/Dolphins Stadium is looking a bit aged. The Orange Bowl is scheduled to undergo MAJOR restorations in the next few years. UM actually wants to reduce capacity at the OB because most of the games they have a lot of empty seats in the upper deck. From what I heard they want to reduce capacity to something like 65k. Miami doesn't need another place to hold a convention.Sites currently availible in Miami Dade and Broward:Office Depot Center (Broward), Miami Arena, AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami-Dade Convention Center, Miami Beach Convention Center, Broward County Convention CenterFuture sites: Dolphins Stadium, Marlins Park 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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