Gampel + XL Seating Configuration Changes

[huskymedic]

Some insight may be near…

 

[Chief00]

There’s about 200 urinals for a 10,000 seat arena, short of renovations porta potties would be the easiest short term option. Again, if integrated into a more permanent looking component like a beer garden or something. Of course it’s not ideal, but rather than being critical, how about you propose something?

Built restrooms on fast track

 

[husky8273]

Some insight may be near…

released at 6am today

 

[Vuce]

Just listened to the podcast. AD DB didnt address the seating issue other than to say they are replacing the lower bowl seats next year. No mention of reneging on "forever seats" and whether that's what they will do. UConn has $100 million for Gampel renovations over the next 5 years.

 

[Vancat]

Just listened to the podcast. AD DB didnt address the seating issue other than to say they are replacing the lower bowl seats next year. No mention of reneging on "forever seats" and whether that's what they will do. UConn has $100 million for Gampel renovations over the next 5 years.

We have noticed that the steps in the lower bowl are rather 'trippy' and older folks/people with issues have trouble with them. Really sketchy. People stumble all the time. Assuming replacing seats would mean replacing steps, too.

 

[DSquiz]

We have noticed that the steps in the lower bowl are rather 'trippy' and older folks/people with issues have trouble with them. Really sketchy. People stumble all the time. Assuming replacing seats would mean replacing steps, too.

Yep, from what I understand it’s the entire retractable part of the lower bowl. It’s hit end of life so the entire “bowl” is being replaced.

 

[CL82]

Yep, from what I understand it’s the entire retractable part of the lower bowl. It’s hit end of life so the entire “bowl” is being replaced.

Also, now that volleyball has their own dedicated facility, there's no need to have retractable seats.

 

[DSquiz]

Also, now that volleyball has their own dedicated facility, there's no need to have retractable seats.

Gampel is stilll technically a convention center too. They host events and graduation there with the seats retracted. Maybe that will change with the renovations but from what I understand the new seats are still retractable.

 

[CL82]

Gampel is stilll technically a convention center too. They host events and graduation there with the seats retracted. Maybe that will change with the renovations but from what I understand the new seats are still retractable.

My understanding is just the opposite.

 

[DSquiz]

My understanding is just the opposite.

Oh cool, maybe I misunderstood. Even more interested to see what they’re putting in now.

 

[CL82]

Oh cool, maybe I misunderstood. Even more interested to see what they’re putting in now.

Same. It wouldn't surprise me if they went with some type of club seating format, which I don't love, though it is undoubtedly lucrative, because I'd rather see more people having access to the arena.