re: Why does Louisiana keep giving money for Super Dome renovations rather than blowing it up?

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Why tf should Louisiana pay for either renovations or a new stadium.

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Well technically it is not the state paying for most of the renovations. Most of the money to operate and renovate the Superdome comes from hotel/motel taxes in the city of New Orleans. They only use the state as a financing agent to back the bonds as they are issued by the Louisiana stadium exposition district.

But as far as renovations to the Dome that should have been addressed but never been touched since opening, the parking garages need some refreshing. Navigating some of those ramps in there can be a little sketchy in a large truck. Also, adding more spaces could help too.

It has been awhile since going to downtown, but I can recall several surface lots near Loyola that were parking lots that are now buildings.