May 26, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, 646empire said: ? I am relaxed. Lol. My response isn’t just to what you said but also the tweet that was posted. You selectively quoted my comment (not even the comment in which I posted the tweet) and then started arguing against something I wasn't saying. You said nothing about the tweet. But I'm glad you to hear you are relaxed.
May 26, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: You selectively quoted my comment (not even the comment in which I posted the tweet) and then started arguing against something I wasn't saying. You said nothing about the tweet. But I'm glad you to hear you are relaxed. Ummm I selected the part of your comment to which I wanted to respond which talked about ads shining in peoples windows, that’s how discussions work, which was also in context of the tweet you posted. Also please stop with the “relax” stuff this is now the 3rd time you’ve said it and it’s kinda becoming disrespectful.
May 26, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, 646empire said: I was in Cincinnati a couple weeks ago and purposely went down and walked along central past the stadium just to make sure I wasnt losing my mind and it turns out I wasn’t. For the millionth time there is virtually no residential that’s sits directly along the stadium fins or on that section of central parkway period. Yes* at night light will naturally shine east down onto streets that have residential but this idea that blinding Chick-Fil-A ads are going to disturb residents while they are trying to have dinner or enjoy the newest episode of wheel of furtune just isn’t true. I'm an FCC season ticket holder (since the inaugural USL season) and live in OTR. I walked to the home opener, and I mostly really like the new stadium (though part of me wishes MLS and the team ownership had found a way to make Nippert work long term). As the crow flies, my house is over half a mile away, but I have direct line of sight to the stadium's east elevation and LED fins. Even from this distance, the lights from the stadium are bright enough that I can tell when the lights are on even with my window blinds shut. As the stadium lights transition between colors, it creates a "flashing effect" which is much more distracting than if the lights were just constant. My blinds pick up the orange-to-blue switches and, to be honest, I find it annoying. I don't think it's unfair or unreasonable to criticize the stadium's lights, especially when they're turned on during non-event nights. I hope they are still in "testing" mode, as they tweak the designs (brightness, colors, patterns, etc) of the lighting as well as sort out what kind of lighting is appropriate on non-event days. Part of good urban design is being considerate of your neighbors, especially when it comes to noise and light pollution. I think we should push FCC to be a good urban neighbor, and try to make their lighting design decisions as considerate as possible.
May 26, 20214 yr 44 minutes ago, jwulsin said: I hope they are still in "testing" mode, as they tweak the designs (brightness, colors, patterns, etc) of the lighting as well as sort out what kind of lighting is appropriate on non-event days. Part of good urban design is being considerate of your neighbors, especially when it comes to noise and light pollution. I think we should push FCC to be a good urban neighbor, and try to make their lighting design decisions as considerate as possible. I agree, and from what I understand in regards to the photos in that tweet this was testing, the fins are NOT going to be on during non event days once they get everything adjusted and not related to maintenance, which would make a lot of sense. Im sure the team doesn’t want to run up an electric bill playing ads along a street that doesn’t see much foot or car traffic on non game day evenings. Edited May 26, 20214 yr by 646empire
May 26, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, jwulsin said: As the crow flies, my house is over half a mile away, but I have direct line of sight to the stadium's east elevation and LED fins. Wait, Cincinnati has hills and elevation changes!?
May 26, 20214 yr How much of the light would be blocked if the opposite side of the Parkway had buildings with 6+ floors?
May 26, 20214 yr Why did FC Cincinnati's stadium fins light up with P&G brands Tuesday night? https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/west-end/why-did-fc-cincinnatis-stadium-fins-light-up-with-p-g-brands-tuesday-night
May 27, 20214 yr 10 hours ago, 646empire said: What’s interesting is you conveniently added “part of the experience of living in the city” only after pushing the same ole *lights/ads are shining in people’s homes line. I was in Cincinnati a couple weeks ago and purposely went down and walked along central past the stadium just to make sure I wasnt losing my mind and it turns out I wasn’t. For the millionth time there is virtually no residential that’s sits directly along the stadium fins or on that section of central parkway period. Yes* at night light will naturally shine east down onto streets that have residential but this idea that blinding Chick-Fil-A ads are going to disturb residents while they are trying to have dinner or enjoy the newest episode of wheel of furtune just isn’t true. samuel adams knew this light polution situation was going to ruin the reputation of our dark city and built a castle wall around their entire plant. once a great american said, Mr. Adams, tear down that wall.
May 27, 20214 yr 16 hours ago, jwulsin said: I'm an FCC season ticket holder (since the inaugural USL season) and live in OTR. I walked to the home opener, and I mostly really like the new stadium (though part of me wishes MLS and the team ownership had found a way to make Nippert work long term). As the crow flies, my house is over half a mile away, but I have direct line of sight to the stadium's east elevation and LED fins. Even from this distance, the lights from the stadium are bright enough that I can tell when the lights are on even with my window blinds shut. As the stadium lights transition between colors, it creates a "flashing effect" which is much more distracting than if the lights were just constant. My blinds pick up the orange-to-blue switches and, to be honest, I find it annoying. I don't think it's unfair or unreasonable to criticize the stadium's lights, especially when they're turned on during non-event nights. I hope they are still in "testing" mode, as they tweak the designs (brightness, colors, patterns, etc) of the lighting as well as sort out what kind of lighting is appropriate on non-event days. Part of good urban design is being considerate of your neighbors, especially when it comes to noise and light pollution. I think we should push FCC to be a good urban neighbor, and try to make their lighting design decisions as considerate as possible. It really is amazing how much light features like this can affect homes from a distance, regardless of how tall the building you live in is. Here in Columbus, I had friends who used to live in North Bank Tower, just down the road from the AEP skyscraper. AEP has a light bar/feature at the top of their building that would change colors/pulsate and it was insane how much it flooded into their condo!! They had to use slumber mask's at night to sleep without disruption. My guess is they are still testing the waters of the intensity of the lights, and hopefully will turn down the wattage after a certain hour perhaps? For the record, I do think the lighting feature is quite impressive though and unique. I actually personally prefer the night time light show views of the stadium compared to the see through skeleton view of the daytime hours, but that's me. Edited May 27, 20214 yr by Gnoraa
May 27, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Gnoraa said: I actually personally prefer the night time light show views of the stadium compared to the see through skeleton view of the daytime hours, but that's me. I agree. During the day, the stadium still looks "unfinished" to my eye, as if it's missing a visual layer/wrap to enclose it. I think the most impressive views are definitely at night (or around dusk as the sun is setting) with the LED fins on. As they've cycled through various lighting designs, there are some designs that are beautiful, and then there are others that just seem tacky, like a cheap ticker board LED. As I said in a previous post, I hope they continue to refine the designs to make the lighting beautiful, and that they show some restraint about when to turn the lights on at night. The commercialization of professional sports is a reality and a trend that seems to only be going in one direction (towards more commercialization), but that doesn't mean we should just roll over and accept ugly, gigantic corporate billboards on everything.
May 27, 20214 yr 17 minutes ago, jwulsin said: I agree. During the day, the stadium still looks "unfinished" to my eye, as if it's missing a visual layer/wrap to enclose it. I think the most impressive views are definitely at night (or around dusk as the sun is setting) with the LED fins on. As they've cycled through various lighting designs, there are some designs that are beautiful, and then there are others that just seem tacky, like a cheap ticker board LED. As I said in a previous post, I hope they continue to refine the designs to make the lighting beautiful, and that they show some restraint about when to turn the lights on at night. The commercialization of professional sports is a reality and a trend that seems to only be going in one direction (towards more commercialization), but that doesn't mean we should just roll over and accept ugly, gigantic corporate billboards on everything. I personally like it day and night. Of course most people are going to prefer nighttime for obvious reasons. Like every project that has an exotic design opinions will vary.
June 19, 20213 yr I remembered the only thing I really don't like about the stadium is from the inside you can't really see downtown at all. When there at Saints games back in the day there was a great view.
June 20, 20213 yr 43 minutes ago, taestell said: 2016 vs. 2021: Not to go off topic of TQL but Liberty and Elm will really change this view. Not from a height point as much as a density point.
June 24, 20213 yr I see now why they covered the Brent Spence. To point the astronauts in the right direction...
July 2, 20213 yr Site of the proposed boutique hotel on Central Parkway, across the street from the stadium: The hotel will be a big improvement over what's there now.
July 12, 20213 yr I had the chance to go to the Hell is Real game on Friday and I have to say, this stadium is a masterpiece. It feels like a mini Euro stadium. I saw some Crew fans online calling it a budget NFL stadium but I disagree entirely. TQL reminds me of a mini Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The roof holds in the noise and when FCC scored, the place was deafening. The noise of the Crew supporters also carried pretty well. I sit in the south end to I was getting noise from both sides. The seats are very close to the pitch, much more so than some of the MLS 1.0 stadiums I've visited. Pros: Great seats and sightlines Nice video boards Food and drink was reasonable for a sporting event Noise level was high Cons: Crowded concourses - I blame MLS rules making the TQL staff keep people away from the away supporters which caused bottle necks, but they need better signage for exits and better line control during halftime for food/bathrooms Quiet PA - Once the game gets going, it's hard to hear the PA I'm interested to see games from the Bailey and the upper deck and I'm hoping to check out Lower.com Field later this year to compare the two.
July 12, 20213 yr 7 minutes ago, JaceTheAce41 said: I had the chance to go to the Hell is Real game on Friday and I have to say, this stadium is a masterpiece. It feels like a mini Euro stadium. I saw some Crew fans online calling it a budget NFL stadium but I disagree entirely. TQL reminds me of a mini Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The roof holds in the noise and when FCC scored, the place was deafening. The noise of the Crew supporters also carried pretty well. I sit in the south end to I was getting noise from both sides. The seats are very close to the pitch, much more so than some of the MLS 1.0 stadiums I've visited. Pros: Great seats and sightlines Nice video boards Food and drink was reasonable for a sporting event Noise level was high Cons: Crowded concourses - I blame MLS rules making the TQL staff keep people away from the away supporters which caused bottle necks, but they need better signage for exits and better line control during halftime for food/bathrooms Quiet PA - Once the game gets going, it's hard to hear the PA I'm interested to see games from the Bailey and the upper deck and I'm hoping to check out Lower.com Field later this year to compare the two. I wanted to get to Cincy for this game soooo bad but couldn’t make it! But from the video clips I’ve seen the atmosphere was incredible. I have a friend that went and it was her first time to the stadium and she said it was stunning. I heard Miami is revising its designs for their new stadium (in a bad way) so TQL is probably gonna be the leagues top venue for quite awhile.
July 12, 20213 yr 9 minutes ago, JaceTheAce41 said: TQL reminds me of a mini Tottenham Hotspur stadium. That's a bold statement... Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: TQL Stadium: Seriously though, I can't wait until we can move past the comparison stage of these stadium openings. I've said it before, but each team has a beautiful new stadium to be proud of, yet each is very unique from the other. They are both the envy of just about every other team in the league (and all of North America) and have really raised the bar for new soccer stadiums in this country.
July 19, 20213 yr On 7/12/2021 at 3:11 PM, cbussoccer said: That's a bold statement... Im pretty sure that’s why they said “mini”. Also I’ve heard that comparison before from others too, it shouldn’t surprise since the 2 stadiums have the same architect.
July 19, 20213 yr I’ve heard from close contacts that bookings at TQL for private events are sky high!!! All that top notch premium space is going to bring some big bucks to the team.
July 19, 20213 yr 23 minutes ago, 646empire said: Im pretty sure that’s why they said “mini”. Also I’ve heard that comparison before from others too, it shouldn’t surprise since the 2 stadiums have the same architect. My point was that there isn't really much similarity between the two at all. Not to say TQL isn't a good looking stadium, because it is (in my opinion).
July 19, 20213 yr 25 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: My point was that there isn't really much similarity between the two at all. Not to say TQL isn't a good looking stadium, because it is (in my opinion). I actually agree with the mini Tottenham comment, from the very unique lighting technology to the ultra modern design. But with Tottenham being 3x bigger and a billion dollars more the similarity isn’t going to be glaring.
July 19, 20213 yr In other news I also heard the team has a big event announcement in the works! Not sure if it’s a concert or sports event.
July 19, 20213 yr 4 minutes ago, 646empire said: I actually agree with the mini Tottenham comment, from the very unique lighting technology to the ultra modern design. But with Tottenham being 3x bigger and a billion dollars more the similarity isn’t going to be glaring. I mean, I guess they both have some silver/gray and they both have a roof.
July 19, 20213 yr 24 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I mean, I guess they both have some silver/gray and they both have a roof. Love those pics of both venues, Populous did a wonderful job on both stadiums! I hope they bid/ get awarded the contract for any Paul Brown Stadium renovation
July 19, 20213 yr 1 minute ago, 646empire said: Love those pics of both venues, Populous did a wonderful job on both stadiums! I hope they bid/ get awarded the contract for any Paul Brown Stadium renovation Are PBS renovations coming soon?
July 19, 20213 yr 1 minute ago, cbussoccer said: Are PBS renovations coming soon? The lease is up in 4 years and the county is about to begin negotiations for an extension that will include a major renovation.
July 19, 20213 yr 23 minutes ago, 646empire said: The lease is up in 4 years and the county is about to begin negotiations for an extension that will include a major renovation. Any word on the mini banks project that is supposed to be built next to TQL stadium? I know we got that rendering a while back show casing what fcc entertainment district could like but that kind of went quiet since.
July 19, 20213 yr 32 minutes ago, Troeros2 said: Any word on the mini banks project that is supposed to be built next to TQL stadium? I know we got that rendering a while back show casing what fcc entertainment district could like but that kind of went quiet since. I think we are going to get some details in the fall if not before
July 21, 20213 yr TQL unveiling new space at FC Cincinnati’s stadium: PHOTOS By Steve Watkins – Staff Reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier Total Quality Logistics already has the naming rights to FC Cincinnati’s new $250 million stadium. Now it’s unveiling a new space in the facility that features its name. TQL, based in Clermont County’s Union Township, will open the TQL Beer District on Wednesday for FC Cincinnati’s 8 p.m. game vs. Atlanta United. The TQL Beer District is a space on the main concourse in the southwest corner of TQL Stadium next to the Pitch View Club entrance. It features 10 beers from around the world available for purchase. Fans can gather along a drink rail and watch the game from the space, TQL spokeswoman Julia Fulton told me. The Beer District also includes a selfie area on a wall geared to posting photos on Instagram. Cont "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
July 21, 20213 yr 16 minutes ago, Cygnus said: The Beer District also includes a selfie area on a wall geared to posting photos on Instagram. <cringe>
July 22, 20213 yr Finally got to Cincinnati for a actual game!!! Great crowd and the stadium is spectacular!!!!! Below are a few pics I took FCC vs. ATL Edited July 22, 20213 yr by 646empire
July 28, 20213 yr On 7/19/2021 at 2:21 PM, 646empire said: In other news I also heard the team has a big event announcement in the works! Not sure if it’s a concert or sports event. Looks like that big announcement I mentioned may be coming at 10am today stay tuned!!!
July 28, 20213 yr USA v Mexico on November 12th "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
July 28, 20213 yr 1 minute ago, Cygnus said: USA v Mexico on November 12th HUGE!!!!! I’m definitely going!
July 28, 20213 yr This is a big deal!! Great job to the team and city for making it happen. Tickets are going to be very hard to get!! USA v. Mexico in Cincy! https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/usa-vs-mexico-world-cup-qualifier-to-be-hosted-by-fc-cincinnati-s-tql-stadium
July 28, 20213 yr CEO’s of some of Cincinnati’s Biggest companies including P&G who just signed a huge MLS sponsorship deal is jumping in to help Cincinnati on the 2026 World Cup bid. I’m feeling pretty confident Cincinnati will play some kind of significant role even if it doesn’t get a game, like mentioned before by hosting a big name team as home city. If so I’m hoping all or a significant portion of the development around TQL will be completed by then. “Cincinnati is the perfect host city for the World Cup,” said P&G's Taylor, in a statement.“Our community comes together to rally around big initiatives and get the job done. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and show FIFA all that the Cincinnati region has to offer.” Ohio National's Turner said Cincinnati was in "a strong position" in its bid. “Cincinnati is passionate about this beautiful game and we’re prepared to represent the Midwest as a great American soccer city,” Turner said in a statement. https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/5400041001
July 28, 20213 yr It's great that they're involved, but it would be nice to see some people involved who aren't CEOs of major corporations. Get some excitement into the bid. They are important allies to the cause, but it feels a little underwhelming if that's all they've got to spearhead the bid. Hopefully I'm wrong, and that's exactly what FIFA wants out of their committees.
August 17, 20213 yr Another good pickup with the Women’s team now coming. The other cities seem to be Kansas City and Minneapolis, no word on the 4th yet. The USWNT is coming to TQL Stadium. Here's what we know. TQL Stadium will serve as the host venue and backdrop for the four-time FIFA World Cup-winning United States Women's National Team in one of four upcoming friendly matches to be played in September and October, the source confirmed to The Enquirer. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cincinnati.com/amp/8146852002
August 17, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, 646empire said: Another good pickup with the Women’s team now coming. The other cities seem to be Kansas City and Minneapolis, no word on the 4th yet. The USWNT is coming to TQL Stadium. Here's what we know. TQL Stadium will serve as the host venue and backdrop for the four-time FIFA World Cup-winning United States Women's National Team in one of four upcoming friendly matches to be played in September and October, the source confirmed to The Enquirer. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cincinnati.com/amp/8146852002 Oh Lord, Cant wait to see all the bitching and moaning from the Columbus fan base. That they feel slighted they were passed over for this friendly. I am so tired of our neighbors to the north thinking they deserve everything on a silver platter.
August 17, 20213 yr 5 minutes ago, savadams13 said: Oh Lord, Cant wait to see all the bitching and moaning from the Columbus fan base. That they feel slighted they were passed over for this friendly. I am so tired of our neighbors to the north thinking they deserve everything on a silver platter. Nobody up here cares. Congrats on getting the women's friendly.
August 18, 20213 yr It’s Official… USA V. Paraguay September 21, TQL Stadium, Gonna be a fun match! Ohio gets both stops for this match Cincinnati and Cleveland! https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/08/18/tql-stadium-uswnst.html Edited August 18, 20213 yr by 646empire
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