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Originally Posted by redjem25 (Post 132865)

...After Katrina the state and NFL together spent over 100 million to renovate the dome. If they plan to demo it and build a new stadium then that money used (which was substantial) was spent for nothing. Correct??

my point exactly

The league and Feds just spending all that money on the Dome was always on my mind while responding. I haven't found any evidence of the league being leery of the condtion of the Dome for SBs. Ol girl is in fine shape, but I'd still like those FQ balconies. Many other modifications are still on the drawing board.

To be fair, I'd like to submit that the Dome seating isn't optimal for basketball. The Final Four had beefs with the seating, and seems to be seeking other venues. I've heard Indy's new Dome was guaranteed the Final Four every 4 Years. I know the league awards SBs to new domes, but I'm confident that even if the SB went to a similar rotation, NO would still be in that number with our current Dome. At least until I hear otherwise...

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Originally Posted by redjem25 (Post 132865)

Forgive me if my thoughts are incorrect. Wasn't is said that New Orleans wouldn't be eligible for a Superbowl until a new long-term was in place, not a new stadium. It was only Benson's wish to have a new stadium. After Katrina the state and NFL together spent over 100 million to renovate the dome. If they plan to demo it and build a new stadium then that money used (which was substantial) was spent for nothing. Correct?? That only allowed the Saints to remain and play here for just 3 more years. I am all for a new stadium if it allow the team to stay. The N.O. Skyline would not be the same w/o the dome but then again I don't understand why they would demo it. It could be used for concerts, trade shows and competitions which could bring more $ cause its larger than the Arena. Then the new stadium could be for the Saints exclusively for games and training camp. I think by the time the new stadium is built the economy will be on its way up again. We all know that the team can be financial supported right now. SO, in a few years it will even be more profitable and better. If we can get a deal together for a new stadium in a year or so we would then be eligible for a 2012 or 13 Superbowl.
Just my opinion!
TGIF!

I agree with most all of this, except, who said anything about demolishing the dome? And the Superdome HAD to be upgraded after Katrina. There was no other choice if the Saints were gonna play there. IF they didn't, the Saints would not be here now. The state and the Superdome made the league a promise they would be ready to open for the Saints to come back, and they did it. It wasn't just a normal time and they committed money to renovation. That money was a necessity to get the Saints back in the dome. IT has no bearing on any future money that would be spent on a new stadium. Other than that, I agree with you.

Most people want another Dome or retractable roof, if we build anew. I don't see any reason to build a football only stadium. That would be an even worse waste than imploding the Dome. The question now turns to having enough events to justify keeping the old Dome around. Seems we're just creating more problems.

Well, if the "new stadium" is in the East, convincing conventions and other events that are usually downtown to go out there will be pretty hard. If anything, I would think having the dome free on weekends during the fall would allow for more events to take place there. I don't see how it would be a problem at all. I am also pretty sure before a new stadium is actually broken ground on, a plan will be in place for the dome. They're not gonna build a new stadium without one.

There are many things the dome could be used for: a few examples are concerts, trade shows, conventions and sports competitions. (jewelry, craft, gun and boat shows, dance and cheerleading competitions, pageants)
The gun show was last weekend at the ponch. center in Kenner. It could be held at the dome and which may attract more vendors. Closer to hotels and more parking. There are major dance competitions held all over the country, why not host one New Orleans? The arena is booked several months for b.b season so use the dome for major music concerts. The last few concerts that have been here were sellouts or close to it. Booking a larger venue means more $$$$. The Essence Festival is back in the dome this year. Move the Mardi Gras Balls to the dome. Even high schools could play in the dome. The new stadium could be for our Saints and them alone. They could work out, practice and play there and it would always be available to them. I know Benson would love that. Its a win win all the way. There's only one problem...
Who the hell is going to pay for it???

Hey, I got 5 on it!!!!!!!!! :p

But aren't most of the events that the Dome handles, there due to the size of the events? Large trade shows already have the massive Convention Center. Actually expanding that is being bandied about. Smaller events have the Baby Dome, and UNO stadium coming back online. The Convention Ctr in Kenner, also. Why spend a lot more money renting the Dome for smaller events, is where I'm going with this.

The Dome can host more larger Circus and Essence Fest type events, but this seems heavily dependent on the local economy being able to consistently shell out big money for Janet or Billy Joels out there capable of filling arenas. I could agree if Tulane were bringing in crowds during the fall, to help keep the Dome occupied.

Well, to keep our existing dome in play, they would have to compromise on the location of those other events.

Know what? We should've kicked Biloxi while they were down, and became Vegas South. We haven't shown any sort of penchant for luring business and jobs, so why not capitalize on our Sin City rep? That extra tourism revenue could've gone a long way towards helping solve our ills. Then, we could've diversified from there. No resistance about a new dome from me, then.