Rogers Centre renovation

[wolfmannick]

No signs of things opening up even as provinces are out of loaning abikities to fund their lockdowns, no surprise they dont wanna go all in on new stadiums

[mikecubs]

Jan 3, 2022 15:07:02 GMT -6 wolfmannick said:

No signs of things opening up even as provinces are out of loaning abikities to fund their lockdowns, no surprise they dont wanna go all in on new stadiums

The providence wasn't going to pay for anything regardless even if covid never happened. The Blue Jays were going to fund it but cheeped out and chose mediocrity as usual. Rogers and the Calgary owner are trash.

[mikecubs]

Blue Jays planning major renovation to transform Rogers Centre from a stadium to a ballpark
The majority of the impact is going to be felt in the lower bowl and concourses

Before there’s a new Rogers Centre there will be a new-look Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto.

Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro said on Friday that next winter the team will begin an extensive two-year renovation to the aging domed stadium.

The initial goal is to transform the feel of the facility to be “more of a ballpark than a stadium,” in Shapiro’s words, and to create a renovation thorough enough to sustain the club and its fans comfortably for the next 10-15 years.

“We have been approved (by owner Rogers Communications) for a significant renovation and we’re working on the design right now and the budgeting and planning,” Shapiro said at the Jays player development complex, two weeks before opening day to the 2022 season.

“The general themes are a modernized player facility (and) to modernize the fan experience. The majority of the impact is going to be felt in the lower bowl and concourses but we will touch every part of the interior of the stadium.”


Shapiro has long advocated for a new stadium but given the cost and the political obstacles in the way has pushed for this alternative as a stop-gap.

“It’s not the renovation for the next 50 years. It’s probably for the next 10 or 15 years but we’ll probably still have a stadium issue. It just gives us a good runway to deal with a complex issue.

“This gives us 15 years without compromising fan experience so it will be of high impact. It will be meaningful and a much better experience for our fans and our players.”

Shapiro didn’t reveal the cost of the project but said it will be announced when details become clearer. Work on the overhaul will begin following the 2022 season and take place over the next two winters and essentially be unveiled for the 2024 season.

“We’re doing the best we can to move it from a stadium to a ballpark,” Shapiro said. “I look at this as a mid-term solution.”

torontosun.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-planning-major-renovation-to-transform-rogers-centre-from-a-stadium-to-a-ballpark

[mikecubs]

Thank god it's not a long term thing. By the time they get approvals to tear down the dome and put a new stadium in it's spot it would probably have been around 10-15 years anyway.

[mikecubs]

Blue Jays unveil details, renderings for 2023 Rogers Centre renovations

The Toronto Blue Jays have released renderings and plans for the first round of Rogers Centre renovations, set to be completed for the 2023 MLB season.

The multi-year $300 million privately funded renovation is set to transform Rogers Centre from a multi–use stadium into a ballpark through a series of projects focused on modernizing the fan experience and building world-class player facilities.


“We are committed to building a sustainable championship organization for years to come, and this renovation to Rogers Centre will give new and lifelong Blue Jays fans a ballpark where they can proudly cheer on their team,” said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays, via press release. “This project would not be possible without the support of Edward Rogers, Tony Staffieri, and our Rogers ownership group, who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Blue Jays, both in fielding the best team to win championships, as well as in the infrastructure needed to create a modern ballpark for our fans and players.”

“This renovation to Rogers Centre will deliver an enhanced ballpark experience for fans of Canada’s team so they can gather to cheer on the Blue Jays and make cherished memories with family and friends, as they have for the last 33 years,” said Edward Rogers, Chair of the Toronto Blue Jays and Chair of the Board, Rogers Communications, via press release. “We proudly support the efforts of Mark and the entire Blue Jays leadership team as they embark on this project, and we have the utmost confidence in their ability to build both a winning team on the field and a modern ballpark that meets the evolving needs of our passionate Blue Jays fans.”



After a successful partnership on the Blue Jays Player Development Complex and the team’s spring home, TD Ballpark, the club is once again working with Populous on architectural design.

To ensure the renovation’s scope reflects Blue Jays fan desires, the organization completed important research to influence designs, including direct fan feedback and market research; visiting other facilities and ballparks; learnings from Player Development Complex usage; and Populous partnership for best-in-class input.

Rogers Centre renovations
Rogers Centre was designed as a multi-purpose stadium supporting both MLB baseball and CFL football when it opened in 1989 and has not undergone a large-scale renovation in its 33-year history. The scope of this project will address the most important challenges with the current ballpark, while not rushing the necessary long-term work needed to maintain the ballpark for future generations of fans.

A series of projects are phased over the coming two to three offseasons, focused on the interior of the building, including the 100L and 200L outfield, 500L, 100L infield, and field level (the current scope of the project doesn’t include any plans for the exterior of the building, turf field modification, and roof are not in the current scope). Projects will be completed during the offseason as to not impact play in the regular season.


2022-23 offseason projects, completed for Opening Day 2023

100 level and 200 level outfield
Creation of multiple new social spaces with patios, drink rails, bars, and viewing platforms
Raised bullpens surrounded by traditional and new bleacher seats, as well as social viewing areas that look into the bullpens to increase fan and player interaction
100L seats brought forward to the new outfield walls to brings fans closer to the game
500 level
Two new social decks in right and left field
Replacing every 500L seat from the originals when the building opened
Field level ­
Players’ family room
5,000 sq. ft. weight room
Staff locker rooms


Tentative 2023-2024 offseason projects

100 level infield
Field level premium clubs and social spaces
Clubhouses and player facilities

ballparkdigest.com/2022/07/28/blue-jays-unveil-details-renderings-for-2023-rogers-centre-renovations/

[mikecubs]

Capacity will be reduced but stay above 40,000, no exact word on the exact outfield dimensions. If the Jays do further renovations in the future it will be to get rid of the concrete look on the outside of the stadium. I don't think they are doing a new stadium if they are spending $300M on the current renovations. No way does that pencil out for 10-15 years. The renovations do look nice but a new stadium would have been much better.

[mikecubs]

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^^^actual bleachers above the bullpens

[mikecubs]

Current

[mikecubs]

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[mikecubs]

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Capacity drops from 49,282 to about 46,000 next year and 41,500 in 2024 when they replace the lower bowl with wider seats

RCF alley moving in from 375 to 357(!) feet.
LCF 375 to 366.
CF from 400 to 397.
Lines expected to stay same at 328.

Fences will be raised quite a bit though

[mikecubs]

New dimensions for the Rogers Centre

[mikecubs]

Pics

[mikecubs]

This was unveiled last july and is under way

2024 Rogers Centre renovations unveiled by Blue Jays

The second phase of 2024 Rogers Centre renovations were unveiled by the Toronto Blue Jays today, calling for a complete reconstruction of the 100-level seating bowl.

The first phase was implemented for the 2023 season.

The current 100 level seating bowl and structure — from foul pole to foul pole — will be fully demolished at the end of the 2023 season and rebuilt to introduce a modern ballpark experience, the next step in turning Rogers Centre from a baseball/football facility to a pure ballpark and bringing Blue Jays fans even closer to the action. This renovation is in addition to the three new premium clubs and seating sections previously announced in April.

Key features of the new 100 level seating bowl include:

A more comfortable experience with additional legroom, modern-shaped seats with slats on the back that provide more airflow, wider seats between the dugouts, cupholders throughout, adaptable raisable armrest options, and handrails in every aisle.
Greater variety of seating options, including different vantage points from new sections, accessible field level seats, plus the previously announced premium seating experiences.
Designed specifically for baseball viewing with seats oriented towards the infield, improved sightlines with less obstruction, and new seats closer to the action as a result of the remodelled bowl structure.
Foul territory will be reduced by approximately 3,000 square feet total, between the middle of the infield dirt (just past the bases) to before the warning track on both sides of the diamond, bring fans closer to the action. In addition, the seats down the line will be angled toward the infield.

“Our goal from the onset of renovations was to transform Rogers Centre from a stadium to a ballpark, and we are excited to build off the enthusiasm and popularity of the new Outfield District in this next phase of projects,” said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays, via press release. “By completely rebuilding the 100 level seating bowl, we are introducing an authentic ballpark viewing experience, with sightlines designed specifically for fans to enjoy Blue Jays baseball.”

ballparkdigest.com/2023/07/27/2024-rogers-centre-renovations-unveiled-by-blue-jays/

[iceland2018]

Uninspiring.

Toronto metro area just surpassed 7,000,000 people. One would think a billionaire would be making a push for an 80,000 seat NFL compatable stadium to be built in the future.

[2b9]

Jan 6, 2024 16:13:47 GMT -6 iceland2018 said:

Uninspiring.

Toronto metro area just surpassed 7,000,000 people. One would think a billionaire would be making a push for an 80,000 seat NFL compatable stadium to be built in the future.

I don’t believe that the NFL is interested in Toronto, Toronto tried in the past with the NFL, Buffalo played games in Toronto many times, attendance was ok initially, then it tapered off to the point where the games stopped happening in Toronto.