Sonics to OKC Looking More Likely

[BDP]

Good points y_h, it is easy to over-do-it and once it's done it is much harder to un-do-it.

Personally, I don't mind the finished concrete look on the inside and I can't really see that splashing it with a lot of Teal or Green would make it look better. However, I do think a new facade on the front with a grander, but still clean, plaza would look nice. Maybe something more open and with glass like the Toyota Center in Houston:



or America West Center in Phoenix:





I don't know if the set backs would allow for something like that and it would be a major project to say the least, but if we were going to do some cosmetic improvements to the outside, I like those looks and think it would fit in with Ford Center's overall look.

But, again, I think you make good points and I would definately favor it as is opposed to something too garish.

[Pete]

Afer I-40 is relocated, I think it would be easy to create a bigger plaza to the southwest of the Ford Center:

[BDP]

Good point, although I do like the way the Cox Center and Ford Center flow together on Reno. But if you put a convention hotel and parking structure on the south side a nice big plaza would be perfect right there.

[Pete]

Would be a great entrance into downtown and a nice presence on the new boulevard.

There is lots more that can be done with that arena over time.

[CuatrodeMayo]

As long as Benham is not allowed to do the renovations we should be in good shape.