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| Registered on: | 2/21/2024 |
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re: BUILD THIS MAN A NICE BASKETBALL ARENA
Posted by Miami Heat on 3/25/24 at 11:43 am to PurpleandGold Motown
I assume one major issue is that many coaches’ offices are all in Coleman. All coaches’ offices, other than football, are in Coleman. Plus, there is a sort of command center at the bottom that houses a lot of vital communications equipment. I know that when the April 2011 tornado happened, that served as a communications hub and safe space from the weather. All that said, they could build a new arena elsewhere, tear down Coleman and use that space for a new building that supports the coaches’ offices and communications hub. It is not as if UA is short on money. They are constantly refacing buildings, renovating, changing the campus infrastructure.
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re: BUILD THIS MAN A NICE BASKETBALL ARENA
Posted by Miami Heat on 3/25/24 at 11:32 am to PBD4BAMA
A new arena will come at some point.
I know a location has been proposed, but I think UA and Tuscaloosa should consider the University Mall as a location. I believe that location has a 40-year lease with 5 or less years remaining. The property is owned by the State of AL Mental Health Board, so it is state owned. The mall is dying, the infrastructure is there such as roads and utilities, and it is a prime location. A multipurpose arena that could host games, shows, and concerts as you leave the interstate and head towards campus could provide many benefits. Additionally, Midtown Village and The Shoppes at Legacy Park are within walking distance. Many places on 15th are close.
I know a location has been proposed, but I think UA and Tuscaloosa should consider the University Mall as a location. I believe that location has a 40-year lease with 5 or less years remaining. The property is owned by the State of AL Mental Health Board, so it is state owned. The mall is dying, the infrastructure is there such as roads and utilities, and it is a prime location. A multipurpose arena that could host games, shows, and concerts as you leave the interstate and head towards campus could provide many benefits. Additionally, Midtown Village and The Shoppes at Legacy Park are within walking distance. Many places on 15th are close.
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