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New LSU Arena - More Details Emerge
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:44 am
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:44 am
Searched and didn’t see this posted.
More Details Emerge On Potential New LSU Arena
Part of Nicholson Drive to play key role in plans to transform Baton Rouge into entertainment destination
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"Where we are at right now is we have the ordinance that's pending that hopefully will get approved on March 13. At that point, we're positioned to immediately move to an RFP to start to narrow down our list of potential developers. We think we are well positioned to move this forward at a pretty aggressive pace here within the next four to five months."
Overall, Zinn says they hope to have the arena ready to host top acts in the next five years, but first they need to nail down a location for the potential 15,000+ seat venue.
"At this point, there are a few sites that are being looked at on LSU's campus and some opportunity that exists out near baseball and tennis and all of the acreage that currently exists within that space."
One of the locations on their list is LSU's 250-acre golf course off Nicholson and Gourrier.
Two locations that have already been researched and vetoed for being cost prohibitive—the PMAC and Bernie Moore track.
More Details Emerge On Potential New LSU Arena
Part of Nicholson Drive to play key role in plans to transform Baton Rouge into entertainment destination
This post was edited on 3/7/24 at 8:44 am
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Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:46 am to sec13rowBBseat28
They are going to make this a huge flop, aren't they?
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:47 am to sec13rowBBseat28
Yeah that golf course is cooked.
Nothing like having a $300 million facility right next to Tigerland section 8 housing. With that being said this is better than any other spot away from campus. Somebody will come buy out those apartments eventually.
Nothing like having a $300 million facility right next to Tigerland section 8 housing. With that being said this is better than any other spot away from campus. Somebody will come buy out those apartments eventually.
This post was edited on 3/6/24 at 7:57 am
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:48 am to sec13rowBBseat28
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Two locations that have already been researched and vetoed for being cost prohibitive—the PMAC and Bernie Moore track.
It needs to be where the pmac is. Demo/rebuild
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:51 am to sec13rowBBseat28
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At this point, there are a few sites that are being looked at on LSU's campus and some opportunity that exists out near baseball and tennis and all of the acreage that currently exists within that space.
Ughh I don’t like that. Just keep the pmac at that point. The location can’t be beat
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:52 am to sec13rowBBseat28
Fans bitch and moan about how bad the PMAC is, LSU announces they are working on building a brand new facility, and fans bitch and moan about getting a brand new facility. Same thing is happening in the thread about the new scoreboard and sound system. Blows my mind how negative this fan base is
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:53 am to sec13rowBBseat28
When they move to the new Pmac, going to assume that becomes one big parking garage?
Any actual plans to develop the space?
Any actual plans to develop the space?
This post was edited on 3/6/24 at 7:55 am
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:53 am to sec13rowBBseat28
Not sure this will ultimately be a good deal for basketball. Was really hoping to go the route of Auburn and Ole Miss, smaller basketball specific venues. Instead we’re going the route of South Carolina, A&M and others who have larger multi-purpose arenas.
Would make sense if we are putting 15K in a night, but that is not reality with the lack of commitment shown to men’s basketball.
Would make sense if we are putting 15K in a night, but that is not reality with the lack of commitment shown to men’s basketball.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:05 am to sec13rowBBseat28
While I agree any change will not make 100% of the people 100% happy, it is a shame to see more and more facilities beyond the normal walking range of campus. LSU has a special campus that damn near was lost in terrible development.
If they build this on the golf course, they need to develop a better traffic plan than what was done for baseball. How they built all of the new facilities yet kept a two-lane, between the cow pastures, country access road is beyond me.
If they build this on the golf course, they need to develop a better traffic plan than what was done for baseball. How they built all of the new facilities yet kept a two-lane, between the cow pastures, country access road is beyond me.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:13 am to sec13rowBBseat28
Moving the venue away from TS does have benefits. It makes it easier for other events to happen on gameday weekends.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:30 am to sec13rowBBseat28
I hope they try to improve traffic flow as well
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:33 am to sec13rowBBseat28
It will never be ready in time.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:46 am to sec13rowBBseat28
Make it a multi use venue in another location. Until it’s done, play in PMAC. Once done, demo PMAC and rebuild arena there. Have extra multi use building on campus and new PMAC. We can find the money baws.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:47 am to sec13rowBBseat28
They really need to re think the track stadium. If the new arena were there, you could connect the PMAC as the practice and admin facility.
I'd be ok with it being out near the river by Alex Box IF and only IF they build a parking structure and add lanes to get in and out.
I'd be ok with it being out near the river by Alex Box IF and only IF they build a parking structure and add lanes to get in and out.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:50 am to sec13rowBBseat28
I actually really like that location, would be interesting to see what they do with the PMAC when the new arena is done. Also, I get the 15K plus for concerts but man that is just way to much for basketball, hopefully they figure out a way to still make it feel like fans are on top of you and close with that much seating.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:03 am to sec13rowBBseat28
I just hope they coordinate with the city & state and get the proper infrastructure in place before this thing is built & opens.
Nicholson/Hwy 30 needs to be 4 laned ASAP & hell Gourrier too if that’s where the arena will end up.
Nicholson/Hwy 30 needs to be 4 laned ASAP & hell Gourrier too if that’s where the arena will end up.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:33 am to sec13rowBBseat28
The best news in there is that the capacity will be 15K. I was afraid they were going to make it too small.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:41 am to sec13rowBBseat28
I’m of the opinion that the PMAC could/should be remodeled. Not sure it’s as bad as everyone wants to suggest. It is in the perfect location and is an iconic and historic structure on campus. Personally I think it’ll be a very sad day when/if it gets demolished.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:43 am to sec13rowBBseat28
So the plan is to build a new multi-purpose facility, but still keep the PMAC on campus for some other use?
Posted on 3/6/24 at 10:10 am to sec13rowBBseat28
Doesn’t matter how soon they build it, where they build it and what amenities it has, people on the rant will bitch and moan. Never fails
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