Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

Corky said:
The ground wasn't redeveloped for "small people" though.

There should be minimum standards for space at football grounds, Maine Road was always much better in that respect.
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Although the Umbro Stand had no space what so ever in the concourse, if there was two rows of supporters waiting for a pint at half time it was packed.
 
tailspin747 said:
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In Pittsburgh with work. The Steelers stadium looks pretty basic but the size of those upper tiers is quite impressive. Considering the extreme weather they get here, I’m amazed that most of the concourses are open to the elements. Maybe we’re spoiled [emoji2371][emoji23]
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It is impressive when you’re sat in your seat, but overall it is a very basic, cookie-cutter stadium. There’s really nothing to it. I went there to see us play AC Milan in a pre season around 2015(?). The game got abandoned with about 20mins left due to a huge lightning storm.
 
If anyone is going to the derby this Afternoon, and if you can be bothered, can you take a few update pictures of the soiling testing rigs, just to see where they are now, if they are still there? And some pictures of the arena, including the cladding, which is on the section of the arena opposite to the back car parks. Thanks.
 
eastmanc said:
Although the Umbro Stand had no space what so ever in the concourse, if there was two rows of supporters waiting for a pint at half time it was packed.
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The same as Utd now but there are more people in the stands.

The seating space was far bigger in the Platt Lane, Utd only do seats for 5'8" and under, try to sit and your knees are up to your chin.
 
Corky said:
The same as Utd now but there are more people in the stands.

The seating space was far bigger in the Platt Lane, Utd only do seats for 5'8" and under, try to sit and your knees are up to your chin.
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I remember a red that I used work with at the council saying that they, ushited, crammed more seat onto the row that his match ticket book was on at the start of one of the seasons in the nineties, so that they could get more in and him saying that it was uncomfortable to the point that he thought about giving his seat up. Gready bastards.
 
Rammy Blue said:
Here we go…

www.mancity.com

Feasibility studies for development of Etihad Stadium entertainment destination are underway

Manchester City has today announced it is undertaking feasibility studies to develop a best-in-class fan experience and a year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium.
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An expanded Residents' Parking Scheme and improvements to the Metrolink are currently being implemented.

All new facilities would support Manchester's Net Zero by 2038 target, with measures being looked at to support walking and cycling links with the city centre.
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Wait, what?
 
We knew it was coming but it’s still very exciting news. It will be great to have thousands more jobs in the area and a 60k stadium. We could probably sell 60k seats now if people had more chance to sit in groups of friends and family.

I don’t care too much about a hotel but it will be good to see more of the plans for a year round destination.

Sounds like some Metrolink improvements mooted on here are happening, althiugh the transport links are unlikely to be great any time soon. Most of us can handle the walk into town or to cara parked a fair distance away.

I think improving the atmosphere (I know there’s another thread on that) needs to be in the planning now and hopefully fans groups will work together on this.maybe blocks for Supoorterrs Clubs in the New Stand could be an option to boost the good work of 1894.
 
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