Question Did anyone take photos/videos of the Superdome's renovations??? (1 Viewer)

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Who’s idea was it to remove the ramps and put in stairs? What if there is an emergency. How do the disabled get out? Obviously you can’t use the elevator. This reeks of a ADA lawsuit. Where did the big giant scoreboards in the corners go? I thought that was kind of what made Dome iconic. Now all I see is some small thing you can barely see.
 
ChrisinNOLA said:
Who’s idea was it to remove the ramps and put in stairs? What if there is an emergency. How do the disabled get out? Obviously you can’t use the elevator. This reeks of a ADA lawsuit. Where did the big giant scoreboards in the corners go? I thought that was kind of what made Dome iconic. Now all I see is some small thing you can barely see.
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I have been following the renovations from a distance here in San Antonio. I know there are going to be more escalators, but that doesn't help someone in a wheelchair. I don't know if there are special evacuation elevators. Hospitals don't have "ramps." What do they do? Scoreboards I'm not sure about, but one thing is, a lot more is left to be done. iu.jpegiu.jpegiu.jpegiu.jpeg
 
I'm curious about this also. I know times change and as someone who has been to several of the newer NFL stadiums, I know the Dome definitely needed some upgrades but some things are going to be missed. Count me in the group disappointed to see the ramps go. I have many memories growing up running up and down those ramps as a kid going to Saints games. And eventually, I got to watch my kids run up and down those same ramps when they were younger. I know I couldn't have been the only person with these memories.
 
ChrisinNOLA said:
Who’s idea was it to remove the ramps and put in stairs? What if there is an emergency. How do the disabled get out? Obviously you can’t use the elevator. This reeks of a ADA lawsuit. Where did the big giant scoreboards in the corners go? I thought that was kind of what made Dome iconic. Now all I see is some small thing you can barely see.
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I believe the corner scoreboards as they currently sit are temporary and there will be bigger ones filling out the new notches in the corners when renovations are complete. At least that’s what was in the renderings along with what looks to be near wraparound video screen along the railings. Looking at the video posted above seems like those areas are covered with black fabric so I gotta believe that’s still in the works.
 
krundlemoose said:
I believe the corner scoreboards as they currently sit are temporary and there will be bigger ones filling out the new notches in the corners when renovations are complete. At least that’s what was in the renderings along with what looks to be near wraparound video screen along the railings. Looking at the video posted above seems like those areas are covered with black fabric so I gotta believe that’s still in the works.
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I gotta say that in addition to the size of the corner scoreboard the graphics and type style isn't helping things any.
 
SuperDome said:
I have been following the renovations from a distance here in San Antonio. I know there are going to be more escalators, but that doesn't help someone in a wheelchair. I don't know if there are special evacuation elevators. Hospitals don't have "ramps." What do they do? Scoreboards I'm not sure about, but one thing is, a lot more is left to be done. iu.jpegiu.jpegiu.jpegiu.jpeg
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To answer your question about hospitals as someone who is currently in a wheelchair and will be until this Friday they use elevators.
 
Were in section 271 where they added ADA and a standing section next to us. I believe they still had a ramp a little further down. Also, it was not completed 100% yet. Looked like some punch items still remained. One of the main reasons for our section of construction was to add more and better ADA seating. I am sure it is compliant.
 
DomePatrol5657 said:
I'm curious about this also. I know times change and as someone who has been to several of the newer NFL stadiums, I know the Dome definitely needed some upgrades but some things are going to be missed. Count me in the group disappointed to see the ramps go. I have many memories growing up running up and down those ramps as a kid going to Saints games. And eventually, I got to watch my kids run up and down those same ramps when they were younger. I know I couldn't have been the only person with these memories.
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I also remember going to the first post-Katrina Sugar Bowl to be held in the Dome (LSU-Notre Dame). For some reason the ramps were a little wet (maybe condensation from A/C? The ensuing falls were too spread out to be from a single drink spill). Leaving the game, one guy slipped and tumbled down. I thought "oh he's drunk." Then another guy. And another. Then we all started walking REALLY slowly down the ramp. I laugh only b/c no one was seriously hurt.
 
Man, they took out way more rows in the end zone that I thought. Those club seats behind the new suites look to be almost under the overhang.
 
TheNOLAGirl said:
Little video tour...
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I thought they were supposed to widen the concourse by taking out the ramps. It doesn't look like it to me. Of course the last time they said that was when they took out the bridges and they ended up just putting in more seats instead.
 

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