May 28, 20214 yr They had the stadium lights on last night, and it looks amazing. I can't wait to attend my first game here.
May 28, 20214 yr The Dispatch has a pretty cool write-up on the project to paint the smokestack. https://www.thisweeknews.com/story/business/2021/05/28/municipal-light-plant-smokestack-serve-symbol-crew/7448666002/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot Here's what the finished product will look like. The smokestack will be "activated" in some way during games, but the team is not yet saying how that will work.
May 28, 20214 yr It turn into a wacky wavy inflatable arm tube man.... Edited May 28, 20214 yr by DTCL11
May 28, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, cbussoccer said: They had the stadium lights on last night, and it looks amazing. I can't wait to attend my first game here. Absolutely awesome!!! The way the lighting is angled gives off such a cool element of design!! Look at that pitch!!
May 28, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, cbussoccer said: The Dispatch has a pretty cool write-up on the project to paint the smokestack. https://www.thisweeknews.com/story/business/2021/05/28/municipal-light-plant-smokestack-serve-symbol-crew/7448666002/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot Here's what the finished product will look like. The smokestack will be "activated" in some way during games, but the team is not yet saying how that will work. And double and triple yes to this!!!!! This is what is separating the new Crew Stadium from TQL and ATX stadium. I cant wait to see how the outside plaza adds even more of a gameday element. Soon....
May 28, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, OhioFinest said: And double and triple yes to this!!!!! This is what is separating the new Crew Stadium from TQL and ATX stadium. I cant wait to see how the outside plaza adds even more of a gameday element. Soon.... Is there going to be a ticket office window at the new stadium? When/where can we get single game tickets for the new stadium (not through places like Ticketmaster)?
May 28, 20214 yr 12 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: Is there going to be a ticket office window at the new stadium? When/where can we get single game tickets for the new stadium (not through places like Ticketmaster)? I'm guessing you will be able to purchase tickets at the ticketing windows. Not sure if they will be staffed on non-game days. You might have to go into the offices or the team shop, will be accessible on non-game days.
May 28, 20214 yr 19 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: Is there going to be a ticket office window at the new stadium? When/where can we get single game tickets for the new stadium (not through places like Ticketmaster)? I was talking to a representative earlier this week, and he told me to expect single game tickets to go on sale either first or second week of June. Basically just trying to figure out the lifting of covid restrictions and all that.
May 28, 20214 yr 14 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I'm guessing you will be able to purchase tickets at the ticketing windows. Not sure if they will be staffed on non-game days. You might have to go into the offices or the team shop, will be accessible on non-game days. Nice! I went through there the other day and they were putting up a "Donatos" sign but that "ticketing" signage wasn't up yet. They really seem to be hittin the "final stretch" now! It's looking great
June 1, 20214 yr Has anyone else noticed that both of the stadium's jumbotrons appear to be on the east side. If that is the case, it seems to be a major design flaw. People sitting on the east side of the stadium are going to have to almost turn around backward just to look up at the screens, especially with the screens being setback from the stands. It would make more sense to have the jumbotrons on opposite corners, SE and NW or SW and NE. That way everyone has a vantage point of a screen without jerking their head around. I know the point of seeing a game live is to actually watch the field, but the screens add a major component of the game-day experience. Edited June 1, 20214 yr by Mogilny89
June 1, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Mogilny89 said: Has anyone else noticed that both of the stadium's jumbotrons appear to be on the east side. If that is the case, it seems to be a major design flaw. People sitting on the east side of the stadium are going to have to almost turn around backward just to look up at the screens, especially with the screens being setback from the stands. It would make more sense to have the jumbotrons on opposite corners, SE and NW or SW and NE. That way everyone has a vantage point of a screen without jerking their head around. I know the point of seeing a game live is to actually watch the field, but the screens add a major component of the game-day experience. The one on the south side appears to be more right in the south stands and not right in the corner. That one should work pretty well for people in the East stand Edited June 1, 20214 yr by VintageLife
June 1, 20214 yr Signage for corporate sponsors are starting to go up over the suites. Which brings me to this...has there been any talks or rumors of potential naming rights to the stadium? Edited June 1, 20214 yr by OhioFinest
June 1, 20214 yr On 5/28/2021 at 2:36 PM, Pablo said: Hope this transformer gets moved before the opening - it's blocking the stairs. "Transformer... Transform and roll out!"
June 2, 20214 yr 20 hours ago, OhioFinest said: Signage for corporate sponsors are starting to go up over the suites. Which brings me to this...has there been any talks or rumors of potential naming rights to the stadium? My guess is that we will find out stadium name within the next 30 days.
June 2, 20214 yr 20 years ago that would be a total joke but considering how many truckers today are immigrants it's really not that much of a stretch.
June 2, 20214 yr 34 minutes ago, ink said: Pilot Flying J Truck Stop Stadium? I thought the same thing, but I don't think the team owner will sponsor himself. You gotta bring in outside cash.
June 2, 20214 yr 46 minutes ago, Pablo said: I thought the same thing, but I don't think the team owner will sponsor himself. You gotta bring in outside cash. I think this happens more often than you might realize- see Rocket Mortgage Field House (previously Quicken Loans Arena); I'm guessing there are several more examples, just first one I thought of.
June 7, 20214 yr On 6/1/2021 at 12:41 PM, OhioFinest said: Signage for corporate sponsors are starting to go up over the suites. Which brings me to this...has there been any talks or rumors of potential naming rights to the stadium? The Dispatch had this update on the new Crew Stadium naming rights they published June 3: Bezbatchenko: Columbus Crew on track to reveal naming rights partner before stadium opens From the above linked article: Minority owner Dr. Pete Edwards told local news station ABC6 on May 18 that the club was in negotiations with as many as five groups but had narrowed down its talks. It appears the Crew is in the final stages of negotiations now with one month until opening day, and the club might even be in the process of finalizing a deal with the partner. "We're on track to make an announcement," Bezbatchenko said. "We're excited about the possibilities we have with our naming partner — potential new naming partner. We are on track, but obviously we want to get everything finalized and make sure the process is done right."
June 8, 20214 yr On 5/28/2021 at 2:36 PM, Pablo said: Hope this transformer gets moved before the opening - it's blocking the stairs. Looks like they're working on getting that stuff out of the way... Also a couple of videos of the lights in the stadium from the Crew's twitter account:
June 8, 20214 yr Update: it appears the transformer is very much gone now (above picture was from yesterday, this one is from today)
June 8, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, .justin said: Update: it appears the transformer is very much gone now (above picture was from yesterday, this one is from today) Look like they blew it up…with like a bomb
June 9, 20214 yr Looks like just more moisture in the dirt that got turned. But you have to wonder what's in the dirt here since it was an old industrial area.
June 9, 20214 yr Looks like the final coating for the roof is underway in the first photo....and the second photo is just amazing. This place is going to be downright incredible!!!! On a side note...The Scioto Greenway Project is starting to come into bloom now that it has been finished and had a few years to take full root. The greenery is starting to become more and more noticeable...truly a transformative project!! Just wow....the skyline looks incredible against the stadium. When the AD and Astor Park is built out, Columbus is going to have something truly spectacular!! Edited June 9, 20214 yr by OhioFinest
June 9, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, OhioFinest said: Looks like the final coating for the roof is underway in the first photo....and the second photo is just amazing. This place is going to be downright incredible!!!! Just wow....the skyline looks incredible against the stadium. When the AD and Astor Park is built out, Columbus is going to have something truly spectacular!! Very very happy to see this!! I was not thrilled with that very unfinished look of the entire metal roof!!!
June 9, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Gnoraa said: Very very happy to see this!! I was not thrilled with that very unfinished look of the entire metal roof!!! This has me wondering if this particular spot will be where the team unveils its naming rights partner? The organization just announced they will be making the decision made to the public, very soon. We shall see....
June 9, 20214 yr 36 minutes ago, OhioFinest said: This has me wondering if this particular spot will be where the team unveils its naming rights partner? The organization just announced they will be making the decision made to the public, very soon. We shall see.... I think it would be on the other (long) sides based on these renderings from when they got approval from the Downtown Commission for the various stadium graphics.
June 9, 20214 yr Unless this is a deep-fake by Crew management, it appears that they inadvertently revealed the new stadium naming-rights sponsor: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/06/09/crew-stadium-sponsor-website-leak.html
June 9, 20214 yr "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 9, 20214 yr 22 minutes ago, Columbo said: Unless this is a deep-fake by Crew management, it appears that they inadvertently revealed the new stadium naming-rights sponsor: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/06/09/crew-stadium-sponsor-website-leak.html My only remaining question would be is it Lower.com Field At "ABC" Stadium? or will the entire complex be known as Lower.com Field?
June 9, 20214 yr Blunder after blunder. Lower.Com Field???????? For cryin out loud. You mean to tell me that Nationwide, AEP, Cardinal, Root or even Big Lots....didn’t want their name on the stadium? Edited June 9, 20214 yr by OhioFinest
June 9, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, 614love said: I’m pretty sure Lower is the field rights not the stadium That...I could deal with.
June 9, 20214 yr 14 minutes ago, 614love said: I’m pretty sure Lower is the field rights not the stadium 7 minutes ago, OhioFinest said: That...I could deal with.
June 10, 20214 yr 14 hours ago, 614love said: Looks like they are getting the smokestack ready to get painted again!
June 10, 20214 yr Somebody refresh my memory...what is going in the renovated electrical substation building that the smokestack is on? Any form or restaurant/bar? Thanks!
June 10, 20214 yr 39 minutes ago, OhioFinest said: Somebody refresh my memory...what is going in the renovated electrical substation building that the smokestack is on? Any form or restaurant/bar? Thanks! I thought it was being turned into office space.
June 10, 20214 yr 45 minutes ago, OhioFinest said: Somebody refresh my memory...what is going in the renovated electrical substation building that the smokestack is on? Any form or restaurant/bar? Thanks! It is office space for Brad DeHays. It also has an auction house inside I believe.
June 10, 20214 yr Quite a bit about the former city power plant buildings has been posted in the Arena District development thread. The renovation of the original building and the addition goes back to 2014 - before there was a New Crew Stadium/Confluence Village/Astor Park thread: 2014: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/11/?tab=comments#comment-652917 2015: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/11/?tab=comments#comment-689983 2016: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/11/?tab=comments#comment-725373 2016: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/11/?tab=comments#comment-726163 2016: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/12/?tab=comments#comment-748917 2017: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/12/?tab=comments#comment-760667 2017: Interior views of both buildings during renovation -- https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/12/?tab=comments#comment-760864 2017: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/12/?tab=comments#comment-760865 2019: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/13/?tab=comments#comment-881224 2019: Video of interior work being done -- https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/523-columbus-arena-district-developments-and-news/page/13/?tab=comments#comment-881225 And below is a rendering showing both the renovated 1903 power plant building and what the 1950 addition will look like once exterior work is completed: On 3/11/2017 at 3:27 PM, Columbo said: ^^ Great to get that update on the renovation of the former Municipal Light Plant. I expected good things from the original 1903 building. But I was surprised to see that the interior of the 1950 addition has so much potential. Below is a rendering included with the update that shows what both parts will look like after renovation work is completed: ------ To the left is the 1950 addition ------ to the right is the original 1903 building
June 10, 20214 yr ^^^ It would be nice if they could find some space for a little bar or restaurant in that Light Plant complex.
June 11, 20214 yr 17 hours ago, Toddguy said: ^^^ It would be nice if they could find some space for a little bar or restaurant in that Light Plant complex. I want to know what's planned for the little building along the Olentangy -- talk about a great space for a little bar! It's lifted so high off the river that they could do whatever kayak launch facilities underneath and
June 13, 20214 yr Just went to check the progress around the stadium about an hour ago... All of the newly built roads "behind" the stadium are now open. It was the first time I was able to drive around the entire block back there. The one thing that really stuck out to me is just how much developable land there is back there, there's a LOT more than I thought there was! I'm even more excited now to see how Astor Park evolves. Edited June 13, 20214 yr by Luvcbus
June 13, 20214 yr On 6/11/2021 at 11:34 AM, jebleprls22 said: I want to know what's planned for the little building along the Olentangy -- talk about a great space for a little bar! It's lifted so high off the river that they could do whatever kayak launch facilities underneath and I don't know about any planned uses for it, but it appears on every render of Astor Park, and is there in the plan for the park along the river. It is identified as an abandoned pumping house/station and is apparently owned by the city of Columbus. I wonder what the are planning for it?
June 15, 20213 yr This place is going to be amazing!!!! You get a much better scale of the stadium from the field level. Also, now that everything is being finished up....I actually LOVE the seating. I think going with black seats would have been toooo dark. The Grey and White seating gives the stadium some "flare" if you will. Its really grown on me. Edited June 15, 20213 yr by OhioFinest
June 15, 20213 yr Drove down 670 recently and the stadium lights were on. The light does not shine thru the metal panels as much as I expected. Really hoping they have plans in place to light the exterior of the stadium because it truly disappears in the night once the sun sets. Fingers crossed.
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