Above here is a photo of the Stadium area in Seattle. To the left you see Qwest Field and Safeco Field, and on the right you see a red box, which is the location I have chosen here. Driving by this area it looks like a Metro Bus barn, but not certain. A bus barn is a very easy thing to relocate. Yes it is at a perfect spot for freeway access, but that is also prime real-estate. There are also many other locations it could be moved to nearby.
This location would be ideal for a new multi-purpose arena for many reasons. Prime factors would include easy freeway access. You don't need to build any new infrastructural needs to accommodate. You are taking advantage of this luxury. Another is parking. You already have the Qwest Field Parking Garage, as well as the Safeco Field garage. And of course, many places nearby to find a parking spot. The 3rd is a newer option- the Stadium Light Rail station is right next to it. If you live on the south end, you can take the light rail train from Tukwila straight to the game, not pay a penny for parking, and take the train home afterward. Weekdays 2 Sounder trains will leave Tacoma, arriving in Seattle at 5:30pm and 6:00pm.
Development around the new arena would almost be a guarantee. As mentioned in the blog post below, there are many reasons to build the arena. How about creating a large Entertainment Center? Dallas has one called the AT&T Plaza shown here http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/about-aacenter/center_venues.php Can you imagine parking at one of the stadium parking garages or getting off the train and walking thru the Plaza on the way to the game? You can go through numerous restaurants, bowling alleys, ice skating rinks, theaters, etc. It could be a real Seattle destination spot. It could be used year round, with people using during football and baseball season in addition to events at the arena.
4 comments:
There's quite a few entertainment districts going up.
LA Live around the Staples Center.
http://www.lalive.com/
Philly Live in Philadelphia.
http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/features/complex_makeover-79697562.html
I like your idea for an arena south of Qwest Field. However, I believe a better location then yours would be closer to Safeco Field.
The new arena could be placed between the following streets.
Northern border - S. Atlantic St.
Western border - Alaskan Way Viaduct
Eastern Border - 1st Ave.
Southern Border - Past Massachusetts Ave up to the train tracks.
Basically, it would be diagonal from Safeco Field. I believe the property is big enough to host a 19,000 seat arena.
Seattle Live could be built just north of S. Atlantic St. and west of 1st Ave.
There is a brand new building almost finished being built there kitty corner to Safeco where you are saying so that wouldn't really work. If there wasn't, that could be a great location.
Great blog! Please contact me at newseattlearena@gmail.com I want to send you some free stickers I have printed up supporting a new arena in Seattle. Glad I found your blog I felt like I was the only one in Seattle that sees the benefits to this money maker. It blows away Qwest and Safeco by miles on return of investment.
I am the hugest hockey fan in the world lol and WOULD LOVE TO SEE HOCKEY (NHL) COME TO SEATTLE!!! Let me know if I can do anything to help!!! :)
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