| Spectacular Superdome Upgrades Coming in 2010 and 2011 |
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Spectacular new upgrades to the Superdome in the next two years will return the Superdome to a state-of-the art facility. One of the busiest multipurpose stadiums since it opened in 1975, the Superdome will continue to provide future generations a showcase for sports and entertainment. Added to the renovations and improvements to the Superdome since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, the new features will sustain the Dome’s legendary history while offering the fans all of the advantages of new design and the latest technology. The new upgrades will be accomplished between the 2009 and 2010 season and the following summer. They will include: New Sideline Seating--Complete replacement of the Plaza Level (lower bowl) sideline seats, moving them closer to the action, resulting in improved sightlines, 3,100 additional sideline seats and improved disabled seating. Expanded Plaza Concourse—The Dome’s Plaza Level concourse will be widened by 50 feet, providing better access, more food service areas, more specialty stands, more souvenir stands and more restrooms. More 300 Level Suites—The press box will be moved to the Terrace Level, and new suites will be added to the existing ones on the 300 Level. Additional New Features—Additional upgrades will be made to two restaurants located on the Plaza Level and to the team store. Winning the Super Bowl bid for 2013 also gives valuable impetus to the development of the area between the Superdome and the central business corridor. The Benson family has announced plans to purchase the 26-story Dominion Tower and a cooperative agreement with the State for development of a Plaza Festival area on the adjacent property. The result will be revitalization of an area important to the city’s economy while enhancing the game day experience for sports fans For the Full Media Kit: |
