Chapter 1968 The Big Blue Ocean of Old City Reconstruction

"This urban renewal plan is called the 'Big Construction' by locals. In the past four years, construction permits worth up to US$1 billion have been issued each year, bringing a steady stream of economic benefits. Nearly 20 projects have been completed or are under construction. several.

The U.S. Bank Stadium project was the first to be built. The original intention of the project was not just to host high-level football games or sports events, but to continue to provide more services to the residents of Minnesota.

The local government hopes that this stadium can become an iconic symbol of the city, reflecting its geographical location and weather changes, reflecting the history and quality of the construction of urban public spaces, and promoting community development and modernization trends.

After the project was completed, it indeed attracted a lot of attention and became a great pride of the local people.

The stadium design requirements are very strict and must meet a variety of public needs. In order to achieve this goal, a very unique retractable seating system was designed in the stadium. The seats are sturdy and durable. The 34 rows of seats in the northern part of the stadium are fully retractable. For event design, it can also be used as an event venue, the space is spacious enough.

Since it opened last July, it has hosted hundreds of high school and college baseball games. In fact, in its first six months, it hosted more than 300 games outside of home team Vikings games. By hosting events and developing catering and tourism, the venue's revenue has increased significantly, and it has also brought a significant increase in the revenue of the Minnesota government.

But this is not enough. Only the locals know that it is not enough. Minneapolis hopes to bring their determination to the national and even global audiences through the Super Bowl, so they are bound to win the right to host this time, and Minneapolis also has me. My friend, I can't betray our friendship.

Jason, we are also friends, and I can't apologize to you either, so I'm sorry this time. . . "

Yang Cheng was speechless. It seemed that his idea was about to fail. "Do you have information about the stadium?"

Goodell was stunned for a moment, "Of course, what are you going to do?"

"I want to make a comparison~ By the way, this stadium was built by HKS Company, right?" He said this and wanted to give up.

Goodell also seemed to understand something, and smiled meaningfully, "Yes, are you an old rival from the distant mountains?"

Yang Cheng shrugged. Goodell reached out and took out the iPad from his secretary. After pulling up the relevant information, he said to Yang Cheng, "Give it back to me after you read it."

This venue has 66,200 seats and six large entertainment boxes. It has diverse functions and there is still room for expansion in its use. In addition to the Super Bowl that will be held on February 4 next year,

U.S. Bank Stadium will also host the 2019 NCAA Final Four and the 2017 and 2018 ESPN World X Games.

In addition, Taylor Swift will also hold a concert here.

The gathering activities are not limited to the interior of the stadium. The external space is also large. The outdoor green area covers an area of ​​4 acres (approximately 16,000 square meters). This area is called The Commons and is used to hold trade shows and other activities, making full use of the stadium's Crowd movement and city center location.

The large entertainment box is also open on non-match days and can be used for private events, including corporate meetings, balls and weddings.

Previous dome stadiums were not suitable for private events - these new event spaces attract local, national and foreign event planners and promoters, contribute new revenue streams and benefit local businesses and hoteliers .

The economic activities brought about after the completion of the new stadium, coupled with the operations of the Vikings, can bring more than 26 million US dollars in tax revenue to the government every year, and local Vikings fans directly spend more than 145 million US dollars every year.

Yang Cheng had to admit that HKS has done a good job in building the city effectively, across economic fields, and achieving trade growth and employment growth. The construction of the stadium project has promoted the implementation of this grand blueprint.

In addition to considering its primary users, the Vikings and their fans, the HKS design process also considered the interests of many other stakeholders - people in the community, people around the world, investors and the design and construction team - they all Playing an important role, they are the main beneficiaries after the project is completed.

According to the data, more than 300 companies in Minnesota participated in the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium. Nearly 90% of the contract revenue went to local companies. The total work hours were nearly 4 million hours. Nearly 8,000 workers participated in the construction, 85% of which were native.

In the project construction contract, the local Sports Facilities Authority and the Vikings set employment equity goals, but the actual number of women, minority compatriots, and retired veterans employed exceeded the planned number.

Construction of the project is completed ahead of schedule, and combined full-time and part-time staff, the Sports Facilities Authority employs approximately 4,500 people in total - 3,200 of whom will also work on Vikings game days.

In addition, Bank of America Stadium also connects the traffic of the entire city. This design is in a leading position in the United States.

It combines light rail, walking and bicycling, and is directly connected to Minneapolis' skywalk system, which is an enclosed, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge with a total length of 8.5 miles (about 13.7 kilometers). , fans can start from anywhere in the city center and reach the stadium via a flyover.

About 30% of people who come to the stadium to watch games will choose the light rail. The light rail station is just outside the gate of the stadium. The stadium station is the intersection of two main light rail lines, which run from Minneapolis to St. Paul International Airport and the city of St. Paul. .

A joint venture between the Vikings and the public transportation company built a 30-foot-wide pedestrian bridge that starts from the light rail platform, passes through a street, and enters the main square of the stadium. There are more than 12,000 public and private parking spaces, and the parking lot is walkable to the stadium. Less than 15 minutes.

With the current focus on environmental protection, HKS's design maximizes the use of natural light, uses LED technology, and implements water-saving strategies. After the completion of the project, nearly 37,000 square feet of green area was added to downtown Minneapolis, with a total area of at 20 community playgrounds.

The Minneapolis government has targeted the Mississippi River to strengthen the connection between riverside residents and tourists with the water and surrounding landscape, and to reshape the prosperity of the area. The boulevards are being transformed to play more roles and connect trails. Throughout the attractions, street improvements are also being made, including improved sidewalks and cycling access.

As an architectural design and development company, the most satisfying thing is to improve people's quality of life and help local areas prosper and develop.

Next year, when the Super Bowl is successfully held, people all over the world will focus on it, and Minnesotans will have a place to show off, no longer in the endless ice, snow and cold.

Bank of America Stadium is undoubtedly a win-win situation for the government, local citizens, and HKS.

In comparison, when Yuanshan was building the Los Angeles Sports Center, it was a bit like being alone. Of course, Los Angeles is too developed, so such a project is not eye-catching.

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