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CTMike said:
With Westfarms on one side, Buckland Hills/Evergreen Walk on the other... Closest outlets an hour away... I think outlets are a smart choice that will do well on their own without any connection to Rentschler itself. That said I really do hope they include some UConn tie-ins in the development.
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Yeah, I really liked the idea of a Dairy Bar (instead of Cold Stone) and Co-Op. Putting some sort of small student center on the grounds would also help create a more "college-like" atmosphere. Students can go in for free and get drinks, go to the bathroom, hang out (maybe put a dedicated student tailgating area there...basically a building that would attract a large group of students, rather than have them spread out all over.
 
I've mentioned in threads past that we have to make the Rent the best it can be because it is where it is for at least the next 40 years (probably more). So if we can't bring the Rent to Storrs, bring Storrs to the Rent.
 
ZackB05 said:
I can't believe no one else has mentioned this! Company is based in Michigan with executive offices in Chicago. The writing is on the wall. The invite is coming! They are obviously smart and have inside information!
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Conspiracy Kitty says:
...Nothing. She just smiles and nods.
 
New hoops arena on campus? Are we talking about expanding Gampel (only 24 years old) or a whole new arena?
 
BugsyCT said:
New hoops arena on campus? Are we talking about expanding Gampel (only 24 years old) or a whole new arena?
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I'd be happy if they'd just fix the roof. I expect that they are waiting until they finish the practice facility.
 
CL82 said:
I'd be happy if they'd just fix the roof. I expect that they are waiting until they finish the practice facility.
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I agree wholeheartedly, but this is the cue for some beatnik to mention what a work of art the tiles are and they are impossible to duplicate.
 
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Jax Husky said:
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That's why I hate the Courant.
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I concur. But I think you can "subscribe" for free with an email address.

Just use a fake address if you're worried about spam and the like. Probably not worth the hassle for this one article, but when you consider that a bunch of Courant stuff gets linked here..
 
Jax Husky said:
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That's why I hate the Courant.
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Copy the name of the article and paste it into a Google search. The article will be the first result and you will not need to register. It has something to do with the fact that you were directed there by a search rather than clicking the link directly from the Courant site. I don't know why it works like that but I'm not complaining.
 
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Nobody goes up to northern central CT unless they are headed to the Airport. East Hartford is a much better location for the shopping center, IMO.

Great, now I am here justifying why the Rent is the best home for a shopping mall. Hope the season gets here soon.
 
I just hope to god they don't bring another BS "luxury" outlet like the Tanger one in Westbrook or the new Foxwoods one. Nothing that different/unique from anywhere you'd see anywere else in the country. It would be awesome if this was a deal more connected in theme to UConn and Connecticut (a la Patriots Place) but alas, I'm sure it will be generic and lack any UConn connective tissue us fan so desire. A bar would be HUGE though.
 
SonsOfNutmeg said:
I just hope to god they don't bring another BS "luxury" outlet like the Tanger one in Westbrook or the new Foxwoods one. Nothing that different/unique from anywhere you'd see anywere else in the country. It would be awesome if this was a deal more connected in theme to UConn and Connecticut (a la Patriots Place) but alas, I'm sure it will be generic and lack any UConn connective tissue us fan so desire. A bar would be HUGE though.
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To be fair, even from our perspective, the mall isn't there to attract die hards. It should be a great way to attract wishy washy fans and hopefully put butts in the seats which is really what we need right now. Granted, if there's a Nike outlet it would be nice if it was loaded with UConn stuff.

As others have said, the only thing I'm overly concerned about right now would be a couple sports bars. Could be a solid alternative to tailgating when it rains or the temps drop into the 20s. It would also be great to tailgate before the game and then hit a sports bar right after.
 
uconndennis said:
I agree. I dont know what the solution is but I worry that the state will spend a ridiculous amount to refurbish the XL...or perhaps build a brand spanking new gem in East Hartford with the plan that UConn is a major tenant.

UConn needs a new 12-15k hoops arena and 4-5k hockey arena on campus....and whatever Hartford does shouldn't matter



The outlet thing is fine by me, I'm probably never going shopping before or after a game but it might give the wife and daughters something to do in a blowout, etc...
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Up that hockey capacity to 5500-6000 if you plan to play all the games on campus. I definitely like your idea though!
 
mdkhusky said:
if you think XL wont be involved heavily with uconn sports then you are mistaken
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That place will get 25 UCONN games per yr from men's bb, women's bb and hockey. I can tell you this my cousin's husband worked on the team that designed Gampel and they were told to submit 2 plans...one for the way it was built, the 2nd set to allow it to be expanded to 15,000. He made it VERY clear that the size of Gampel was dictated by Hartford...it couldn't be the same capacity or bigger than the then Civic Center. I don't have an issue with games in Hartford..it's closer to my house...I have an issue with inept Mayor after inept Mayor and an inept city government who relies and DEMANDS UCONN athletics play games in their city in that dump so that they can get some downtown business. Games in Hartford are easier for me to get to by far...but the constant hand out and demands by the City of Hartford government is getting old. It's time for that city to help itself. Hopefully Bronin can beat Segarra BUT then let's see if he can break the cycle of ineptness. It's NOT UCONN Athletics job to fix the city of Hartford's entertainment issue..it's the city of Hartford's job to fix themselves.
 
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FDNY99 said:
That place will get 25 UCONN games per yr from men's bb, women's bb and hockey. I can tell you this my cousin's husband worked on the team that designed Gampel and they were told to submit 2 plans...one for the way it was built, the 2nd set to allow it to be expanded to 15,000. He made it VERY clear that the size of Gampel was dictated by Hartford...it couldn't be the same capacity or bigger than the then Civic Center. I don't have an issue with games in Hartford..it's closer to my house...I have an issue with inept Mayor after inept Mayor and an inept city government who relies and DEMANDS UCONN athletics play games in their city in that dump so that they can get some downtown business. Games in Hartford are easier for me to get to by far...but the constant hand out and demands by the City of Hartford government is getting old. It's time for that city to help itself. Hopefully Bronin can beat Segarra BUT then let's see if he can break the cycle of ineptness. It's NOT UCONN Athletics job to fix the city of Hartford's entertainment issue..it's the city of Hartford's job to fix themselves.
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Been saying that for year; but, sadly, it will never happen.
 
SonsOfNutmeg said:
I just hope to god they don't bring another BS "luxury" outlet like the Tanger one in Westbrook or the new Foxwoods one. Nothing that different/unique from anywhere you'd see anywere else in the country. It would be awesome if this was a deal more connected in theme to UConn and Connecticut (a la Patriots Place) but alas, I'm sure it will be generic and lack any UConn connective tissue us fan so desire. A bar would be HUGE though.
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YES they could call it the CROW BAR! :D Not a place where crows hang out but a place a lot of us could go to eat after some of our wild predictions have not quite gone the way we expected. Lots of good beverage to wash down a plate of crow wings, crow tenders or even the ultimate 1/2 pound crow, bacon & steamed cheese burger! :)
 
This is pretty interesting... http://www.rentschler-field.com/masterplan.html
No idea if this is still the plan considering is pretty dated, but. I think this outlet concept (if done right) and tying in Cabela's and the PAWS-ARF into it could be really cool.

Oh and in other news... How does our Governor publically support a project in Windsor Locks from a differnt company already, when THE STATE OF CT as owners of the Stadium would no doubt see a benefit in adding a major retail/entertainment complex at The Rent? http://www.courant.com/real-estate/...mall-simon-property-group-20150825-story.html

Such a clown...
 
SonsOfNutmeg said:
This is pretty interesting... http://www.rentschler-field.com/masterplan.html
No idea if this is still the plan considering is pretty dated, but. I think this outlet concept (if done right) and tying in Cabela's and the PAWS-ARF into it could be really cool.

Oh and in other news... How does our Governor publically support a project in Windsor Locks from a differnt company already, when THE STATE OF CT as owners of the Stadium would no doubt see a benefit in adding a major retail/entertainment complex at The Rent? http://www.courant.com/real-estate/...mall-simon-property-group-20150825-story.html

Such a clown...
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Building a soccer stadium and other athletic fields around them and then building apartments and shops and bars as an "entertainment" complex could also help lure a MLS team. Isn't there a lawsuit going on now about the stadium that is supposed to be used for NASL? Bars/Stadium/Apartments/CT Fast Track bus stop is very attractive to a young uconn grad working in Hartford, as well as those coming in for UConn Football games, concerts, and soccer games/youth tournaments that could be held on the grounds.
 
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Waquoit said:
This is a joke, right?
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No way is that a joke. Screw the yahoos who only show up to tailgate. You gotta make people actually go into the stadium for the game. Maybe they can get some sort of stamp or card-puncher inside the stadium. You show up at the bar after the game with a stamped ticket, you get a free beer!
 
mikedog10 said:
No way is that a joke. Screw the yahoos who only show up to tailgate. You gotta make people actually go into the stadium for the game. Maybe they can get some sort of stamp or card-puncher inside the stadium. You show up at the bar after the game with a stamped ticket, you get a free beer!
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If it's not a joke, it's just quite simply an awful idea. Anyone who is going to operate a bar near Rentschler doesn't give a s__t about game day attendance, unless you are talking about their own establishment's capacity, and will never agree to that stipulation. The color of the yahoos' money who only tailgate is just as green as those with tickets. The day's ticket for a beer idea may work (Kahoots used to have a deal like that. Don't know if they still do. Haven't been literally in years. Don't even know if Kahoots even exists), but operating a bar is tough, tough business.
 
I would like to see them build something along the lines of Patriot Place (I think "The Bone Yard" is as good name as any). A place where you could do some shopping, get some food, drink. Add some connections back to the university (i.e. Dairy Bar, UCONN store) It would need to be a mix of places though some high end, some casual with nice outdoor sidewalks connecting everything together.
 
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