Stadium of the Future
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Envisioning a
Stadium of the Future
Creation of the Stadium of the Future is a critical component of downtown’s ongoing revitalization.
While a full renovation is still several years away, we know certain key elements — beginning with the creation of a sports performance center — will be necessary steps toward any comprehensive plan for the stadium.
Determining the long-term future of the stadium began with a comprehensive assessment of the existing facility to understand if renovation of the current facility is structurally possible. The Jaguars and City of Jacksonville worked together to engage Haskell to evaluate this. Fortunately, the assessment confirmed that we have the ability to renovate the existing stadium, which is the preferred path, since it is significantly less expensive than new, ground-up construction — especially as construction costs continue to escalate. In addition, once the renovation process is underway, the Jaguars will be able to reduce the capital improvements that are currently necessary to maintain the building’s condition as it operates today.
The evaluation also showed us some pretty significant opportunities for improvement, such as:
- Shade on all seats
- Wider concourses
- Increased space for football operations
- Better vertical transportation
- Replace HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems
Those changes led to the vision for a world-class Stadium of the Future, which will commence in early 2025 and be ready for completion by the Jaguars’ 2028 season.