re: Smoothie King Center lifespan

They are updating food service along with Superdome renovations. New kitchen area across the street to service both. Centerplate is out. There could be a new structure to connect the buildings.

Also I read they were getting rid of the parking lots on the SKC side of the dome and opening up champion square areas to include SKC. Building more outdoor space - a surrounding park with vendors and monitors, where fans can watch games outside.

On a side note, I heard an interview with Kyle France of LSED on Friday and he was talking about new security regulations by NFL, saying the original architects never envisioned 21st century challenges, and suggesting the parking lots around the dome were a serious concern. I think they all might go.

I like the parking, but Imagine being in the finals 5 years from now and having our own version of Toronto’s Jurassic Park outside. New Orleans would show up for that like they did for Zion draft on Fulton.