Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[FantasyIreland]

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Very true, can only go off what they say! A little snippet though the bridge gets handed over to MCC in Monday

Another little step towards a very big future.

I think it should be handed over by a celebrity - maybe Roger Bannister?

Or Bobby Charlton perhaps?

 

[dawlish dave]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Another little step towards a very big future.

I think it should be handed over by a celebrity - maybe Roger Bannister?

Or Bobby Charlton perhaps?

Will he have any spare tickets, if so how much.

 

[BlueTG]

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I better leave early then, don't want to be in all that crowd at end of the game

You will have to leave earlier than early, to accommodate the extra early leavers who have an extra 3 rows to walk up who will probably leave early to beat the crowd.

 

[Blue Streak]

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The pictures/designs and renders shown on here are fantastic. For me the Etihad isn't currently all the striking from the outside apart from when it is lit up at night games. This will change all that.

 

[jrb]

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Gone in this week.

Click on the links below renders for more information.

CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT for the erection of new speedway stadium with associated grandstand and spectator bowl creating a total capacity of 6,024 seats with associated flood lighting to track, acoustic fence to Penketh Avenue and Stanley Grove and ancillary facilities following removal of existing hockey pitches, erection of new basketball centre following demolition of existing office block, creation of two flood lit 3G sport pitches all with associated landscaping and site works, boundary treatment, new access from Kirkmanshulme Lane and car parking
Belle Vue Leisure Centre Kirkmanshulme Lane Gorton Manchester M12 4TF

Ref. No: 106133/FO/2014/N2 | Received: Mon 30 Jun 2014 | Validated: Mon 30 Jun 2014 | Status: Application Pending Consideration

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Design & Access Statement http://www.publicaccess.manchester.gov.uk/associateddocs/selecteddoc.aspx?106133-dsx-0001.pdf

Full planning application. http://www.publicaccess.manchester.gov.uk/associateddocs/MCCList1.aspx?106133/FO/2014/N2

 

[Why Always Ste]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Etihad Stadium hits a winner as it's named one of England's top landmarks

The Etihad Stadium has been named as one of the country’s greatest landmarks.

Manchester City’s ground has been included on a list of the most recognisable structures in England - and people who built it are set to be honoured at a special ceremony.

The list was selected by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and also features The Gherkin in London, the Library of Birmingham, the Leeds First Direct Arena and Sage Gateshead.

The stadium in East Manchester was created for the Commonwealth Games in 2002, but the Blues soon converted it from an athletics arena to a football stadium and it’s now home for City fans.

Kevin Parker, 53, general secretary of Manchester City Supporters’ Club, hailed its inclusion.

He said: “I may be biased but of course the stadium is one of the best buildings in the country.

"It was a great thing for Manchester when the stadium was built and City did a fantastic job converting it.

"A lot of stadiums are a bit cold, but the Etihad is different.

“When you’re driving towards it, it’s really impressive and it’s designed to create an atmosphere.


The stadium was built by Laing Construction at a cost of £112 million - and is set to be expanded from 48,000 to 60,000 seats.

Pete Bradshaw, head of infrastructure development and corporate responsibility for City, said: “We’re honoured to be named as one of the country’s most iconic structures.

"We’ve always wanted to ensure it was a structure that residents from east Manchester and the north west could be proud of.

"This accolade is a recognition of the people who built it and those who embraced it as their own. We look forward to a new a chapter following the expansion.”

A CITB spokesman praised the stadium’s design.

He said: “Its elegant roller-coaster roof design and cable net system can be seen from miles around and shows off the best of British building.

"Its design enables access for all, it’s an inclusive building for everyone.”

CITB wants to find people who helped build the stadium, with the chance of going to the Pride of Construction Awards in London on September 10.

Nominations can be made at citb.co.uk by August 11.

is it true that chinese businesses class the stadium as being lucky due to the 8 spirals and have moved closer to it?

 

[flipmode]

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It is incredible how quick things move in East Manchester now. I don't foresee myself coming back home for another few years yet, but when I do, will I even recognise the area I once called home? Debatable.

With regards to the Collar site and inevitable Hotel featuring somewhere, I heard a few snippets before I left that IHG have earmarked the site for their long awaited Manchester Intercontinental Hotel.

Any truth in that?

 

[fbloke]

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It is incredible how quick things move in East Manchester now. I don't foresee myself coming back home for another few years yet, but when I do, will I even recognise the area I once called home? Debatable.

With regards to the Collar site and inevitable Hotel featuring somewhere, I heard a few snippets before I left that IHG have earmarked the site for their long awaited Manchester Intercontinental Hotel.

Any truth in that?

I think they have a couple of hotels either built or bing built in AD so they will have connections to Khaldoon and Sheikh Mansour if they have.

 

[Danamy]

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Looking at the Video it goes back quite some bit, looks to be going back over half the existing space available there at the moment so when you consider how long them queues can get on night games, congestion / movement around the ground could be a small problem

It goes slightly past the two central supports so lots of room.

Looking at the picture above, if we assume the extension of the North Stand will be similar to the South Stand, will that not be building directly on to the area currently occupied by the stage at City Square? Another poster mentioned this earlier, I was wondering if anyone knew of what the plans were for City Sq if we do expand the North Stand.

I've been led to believe that there'll be a new superstore built when this happens so i presume city square will also be re-sited?

 

[nmc]

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It goes slightly past the two central supports so lots of room.

Looking at the picture above, if we assume the extension of the North Stand will be similar to the South Stand, will that not be building directly on to the area currently occupied by the stage at City Square? Another poster mentioned this earlier, I was wondering if anyone knew of what the plans were for City Sq if we do expand the North Stand.

I've been led to believe that there'll be a new superstore built when this happens so i presume city square will also be re-sited?

The logical thing to do would be to incorporate the store into the new north stand and then move the City Square Stage to where the present store is i.e. In the centre of the square.

 

[gh_mcfc]

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Slightly off topic.

Had the misfortune of driving by the swamp the other day. What a shit tip.

The self proclaim "biggest club in the world" and its iconic "theatre of dreams"

Everything about it looks utter shit, an architectural monstrosity from the outside marketed to the world using that big glass window with the statue of the ticket tout as the rest of it looks like shit version of BandQ.

Best bit is - likely to be decades (if ever) before anything is done with it whilst all the time we sprinkle gold dust over east manchester.
To go on a further tangent MCFC academy players turn up at the CFA and their lads (up to 12s) turn up a littleton road which is little more than a shed (nice pitches though) . Its gonna take something pretty compelling to choose them twats over us ie. your`re a dyed in the wool rag or not good enough for City no other reason to go there.

 

[DiscoSteve]

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A couple of in-construction frames from the official expansion video caught my eye

Looks like during the season there will be a temporary protection platform over the back of the second tier
[bigimg]http://stevenicklin.com/images/city/southstand1.jpg[/bigimg]

which gets removed once the new boxes and majority of the concrete supporting the 3rd teir seating is in
[bigimg]http://stevenicklin.com/images/city/southstand2.jpg[/bigimg]

 

[Shaelumstash]

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It goes slightly past the two central supports so lots of room.

Looking at the picture above, if we assume the extension of the North Stand will be similar to the South Stand, will that not be building directly on to the area currently occupied by the stage at City Square? Another poster mentioned this earlier, I was wondering if anyone knew of what the plans were for City Sq if we do expand the North Stand.

I've been led to believe that there'll be a new superstore built when this happens so i presume city square will also be re-sited?

Oh ok thanks for that. Well I think strategically it makes perfect sense for City Square to remain where it is as it is the gateway to the Metrolink, exit to the major car parks and eventual collar site. I actually think the City Store kind of gets in the way a bit of the views to the stage from the bars / food concession.

Knocking down the existing City Store and moving the stage of City Square there would actually make it work better as an entertainment venue. Perhaps the new City Store could actually occupy some ground floor space in the expanded North Stand, similar to the Swamp and the Emirates.

EDIT: Sorry nmc, only just read your post after I posted this. Great minds eh?!

 

[nmc]

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Looking at the picture above, if we assume the extension of the North Stand will be similar to the South Stand, will that not be building directly on to the area currently occupied by the stage at City Square? Another poster mentioned this earlier, I was wondering if anyone knew of what the plans were for City Sq if we do expand the North Stand.

I've been led to believe that there'll be a new superstore built when this happens so i presume city square will also be re-sited?

Oh ok thanks for that. Well I think strategically it makes perfect sense for City Square to remain where it is as it is the gateway to the Metrolink, exit to the major car parks and eventual collar site. I actually think the City Store kind of gets in the way a bit of the views to the stage from the bars / food concession.

Knocking down the existing City Store and moving the stage of City Square there would actually make it work better as an entertainment venue. Perhaps the new City Store could actually occupy some ground floor space in the expanded North Stand, similar to the Swamp and the Emirates.

EDIT: Sorry nmc, only just read your post after I posted this. Great minds eh?!

.. Fools seldom differ!...

 

[jrb]

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Just like everyone else I love the plans of the expand Etihad stadium. Once it's complete it's going to be the best stadium in the country. It's definitely going to be comparable with Wembley and the Emirates, if not better? However, I'm going to put the Cat amongst the Pigeons and flag up one fault.(in my opinion)

TBH it won't ever affect me as I won't use the facility. However, I did pick up on it straightaway. I'm sure others have as well. It's the pillars outside the Legends Lounge, supporting the overhang.

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I assuming people who book tables at the legends won't be able to watch the match through the windows as they will be drinking alcohol, but booking a table in front or either side of the pillars is a bit of a pisser in my opinion. We've probably all had to suffer from restricted views at one time or another.

I'm also wonder why the pillars have been added to support the overhang? The current level two overhangs aren't supported by pillars. And on the renders/plans, the level 3 overhangs don't look that big in comparison to the level 2 overhangs. Any ideas anyone?

That minor bug aside, the plans are really impressive.

While I'm on the subject of impressive, I cam across this.

The new Atlanta Falcons stadium with retractable roof.

New Images Released

Design Concepts: June 26, 2014

With the ground broken on the new stadium site just over a month ago, the Falcons released nine new images of the iconic facility. Highlights of this design release include detailed views of the plazas and entryways just outside the stadium.

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If you're interested, click on the link for more renders and information?

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<a class="postlink" href="http://newstadium.atlantafalcons.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://newstadium.atlantafalcons.com/</a>

 

[stony]

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That looks like an angry anus.

 

[gouldybob]

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I've been led to believe that there'll be a new superstore built when this happens so i presume city square will also be re-sited?

Oh ok thanks for that. Well I think strategically it makes perfect sense for City Square to remain where it is as it is the gateway to the Metrolink, exit to the major car parks and eventual collar site. I actually think the City Store kind of gets in the way a bit of the views to the stage from the bars / food concession.

Knocking down the existing City Store and moving the stage of City Square there would actually make it work better as an entertainment venue. Perhaps the new City Store could actually occupy some ground floor space in the expanded North Stand, similar to the Swamp and the Emirates.

EDIT: Sorry nmc, only just read your post after I posted this. Great minds eh?!

.. Fools seldom differ!...

Wouldn't it make more sense to move the City Store to the planned "commercial space" at the Mini-had as there would be more passing footfall and have a few more of the smaller pop up stores which we are seeing around the ground. A permanent ticket office could go in the new North Stand which doesn't need to relocate for match days and more space could be used for getting in and out of the new third tier and corporate areas.

 

[bainy]

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Just like everyone else I love the plans of the expand Etihad stadium. Once it's complete it's going to be the best stadium in the country. It's definitely going to be comparable with Wembley and the Emirates, if not better? However, I'm going to put the Cat amongst the Pigeons and flag up one fault.(in my opinion) TBH it won't ever affect me as I won't use the facility. However, I did pick up on it straightaway. I'm sure others have as well. It's the pillars outside the Legends Lounge, supporting the overhang.

Click to enlarge.

[bigimg]http://i.imgur.com/ahHYtkv.jpg[/bigimg]



The fault is obviously the jeans and trainers in the legends lounge!!! Now that would cause a stir!!

 

[HelloCity]

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Jrb, I'd also noticed the supports in front of the new legends lounge. My guess is that the tables will carefully be positioned so that no one is directly behind one of them and as you say, you're not allowed to watch the game from there anyway.

These supports are probably part of the workaround with regards to the original stadium design being difficult to alter.

Ps

Take a look at the seats in the corners. What would be the very back row. On the render from the Stadium Cabin a new mini bridge of seating is present (joining the upper tiers) but this isn't in the original render or the render from the video. Looks nice with the seating bridge.

Original render

Cabin render (third tier bridge seating present)

Latest

 

[goat boy]

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I don't understand why they're not flying the screens off the roof, and use the corner space for more seats? They can't be that heavy, Shirley?