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Roos Field Renovation

A change from the early plan is the new board will be in the same location as the current board, not closer to the field as earlier announced.
A big difference between ours and the WSU board is the sound system. The Eagle fans will be treated with an awesome sound experience.
 
clawman said:
A change from the early plan is the new board will be in the same location as the current board, not closer to the field as earlier announced.
A big difference between ours and the WSU board is the sound system. The Eagle fans will be treated with an awesome sound experience.
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This is a good thing IMO. It will allow us to add seats in that endzone eventually without moving the thing. Can't wait for the games to begin!
 
EWU Ranger, can u make an updated model of roos field with the current video board design & the gateway project style eastside stands?

also with the track removal, similar to Texas St.


 
BLACKFALKIN said:
EWU Ranger, can u make an updated model of roos field with the current video board design & the gateway project style eastside stands?

also with the track removal, similar to Texas St.


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If I get some time this weekend I'll see what I can do.
 
I don't think any one design has been selected for the expansion... and it hasn't been approved except in theory (there is some solicitation of donorship underway). Probably would be pretty hard to show a finished design without a hard proposal.
 
EWUeag said:
So someone decided to do some doughnuts on the red turf...hopefully it's not too torn up.[/quote :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

Was it a break in? If not, fire the dumb fuck responsible for keeping the gates locked.
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Just a guess, but might this have something to do with the construction going on with the scoreboard?

If not, way to go University Police.
 
FrontFive4Life said:
EWUeag said:
So someone decided to do some doughnuts on the red turf...hopefully it's not too torn up.[/quote :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

Was it a break in? If not, fire the dumb fuck responsible for keeping the gates locked.
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Union worker
 
I talked to his oneness today, our Pres. and they are keeping the scoreboard where it is because they plan on moving the track with the Gaeway project and they didn't want to spend the money to move it two times. It will be expensive enough moving the track and field. It was a fun scrimmage today.
 
Rontheoldwiseeagle said:
I talked to his oneness today, our Pres. and they are keeping the scoreboard where it is because they plan on moving the track with the Gaeway project and they didn't want to spend the money to move it two times. It will be expensive enough moving the track and field. It was a fun scrimmage today.
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Good to hear! So they ARE planning on moving the field closer to the West side stands when the track is removed?
 
BLACKFALKIN said:
EWU Ranger, can u make an updated model of roos field with the current video board design & the gateway project style eastside stands?

also with the track removal, similar to Texas St.


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I had a little time today to work on the basic shape of what the Gateway Project might look like once complete. When I get more time I'll do the detail and then put the whole thing together and do some renders.

Kind of a work in progress.

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Damn website chops off the right part of the screen. :ohno:
 
In regards to the Gateway Project, I found some info on the BLRB Architects site, which is the firm that did the consultation.

BLRB Architects recently completed a visioning process for the Gateway Project at Eastern Washington University, which includes an expansion of Roos Field and the transformation of Washington Street into a vital commercial district.

More than 7,000 seats will be added with the new two-tier east grandstand that incorporates stadium amenities including improved concessions and restrooms, locker rooms, donor suites and a club area. It also integrates student-centered retail, a destination restaurant, an all-sports training room, an academic success center and more. Space in the new facility will also allow for the relocation of the University bookstore. The building will be designed to enhance daily life in the Cheney community throughout the entire year.

The goals of the Gateway Project are to create a stronger sense of community for students and faculty while adding sustainable revenue generation that will increase student scholarships. This first phase of the Gateway Project creates a heart for the Eastern Washington University campus and unifies the western and eastern halves of the campus.

In future phases there are plans to add additional retail, commercial and apartments along Washington Street as well as end zone seating to complete the seating bowl. Total future seating could exceed 22,000, and include a dedicated student section, the towering “Eagle’s Nest”, in the southern end zone.

Currently in the schematic design and fund development planning stage, the University Board of Trustees will review the Gateway Project in September 2012. Pending approvals and a successful capital campaign, the Gateway Project will be ready for the 2014 football season."

http://www.blrb.com/news#81" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So they're reviewing the project next month, I hope they vote to go through with it and we can get the Capital Campaign plan underway. I'm wondering what the total amount is that would need to be raised through donations. Since this is part of a larger project which includes a new book store, etc. it would seem like they're be able to secure some state funding for at least of the project. I read somewhere that there's also going to be new dorms built, I assume on the western side of campus that might tie into the Gateway.

If they can found a way to build the $28 million URC, we can build this.
 
Wow, what a great job for just spending a little time. Great rendering to get our juices flowing!! :thumb: :thumb:
 
Great dig, & 2014 sounds about right. I agree, they must be able to secure some sort of state funding bc of the dorms, bookstore & other non-athletic stuff they're going to build. If this gets approved, which I believe it will mostly bc of an ambitious AD who sees "the vision", I think the capital campaign will be a success. I sense that the timing is right & alot of Eagle faithful have be patiently waiting for this.
 
Total future seating could exceed 22,000, and include a dedicated student section, the towering “Eagle’s Nest”, in the southern end zone.
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SIIIICKKK!!! Similar to the Hawk's nest at Century Link? :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
 
I've also heard rumurs about high rise dorms/apartments across the street from Pierce that will look down on the stadium and that students have already agreed to fund their section.

Might have to go back to Albi for a season though.
 
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