A little closer view.......

[CajunRebel]

The old slope was fine with the building codes in effect when the stadium was built. The new codes have a different slope and probably pitch (distance between seats). I don't think there will be as many rows in this section as the other sections.

That is one of the reasons why they were considering tearing down the upper deck for Phase II. If they make a modification to an existing structure that cost more than fifty percent of the cost of the structure then the entire structure needs to be brought up to existing building codes. It's becomes a matter of if the building official making the call considers the cost of the entire stadium or just the cost of the upper deck. If they consider the cost of the entire stadium then that may be an additional reason to add the current expansion to increase the cost of the stadium so that the upper deck will not have to be demolished. That could be a pretty slick move although I doubt if anybody would come out and say it.

Not trying to argue or anything, but I always thought The slope at Cajun Field wasn't very steep to begin with, especially compared to other new stadiums I've been in like Reliant, ATT, or Tiger Stadium. And if they decide to build a new upper deck, or half an upper deck, wouldn't the slope have to be even steeper than the lower bowl?

As always thanks for the insight.

[CajunEXPRESS]

steeper the slope, the more noise kept in IMO. Of course grass absorbs more noise than concrete so it will not be a problem on the end zones.

[don63]

steeper the slope, the more noise kept in IMO. Of course grass absorbs more noise than concrete so it will not be a problem on the end zones.

So Cajun Field will be louder!

[CajunEXPRESS]

I would concur.

[Frenchie35]

Here is the area of seating that was talked about. Why they did not continue the seating to the bulk head. It is only a small section and they did not want to cut the forms small until they complete the upper sections......not to clear. Didn't have my seeing glasses and the lens were not auto focus.....sorry...












Getting the ground level for the concession and restrooms:





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[leeman]

The cox communications bldg will be demolished?

[RedBug58]

Here is the area of seating that was talked about. Why they did not continue the seating to the bulk head. It is only a small section and they did not want to cut the forms small until they complete the upper sections......not to clear. Didn't have my seeing glasses and the lens were not auto focus.....sorry...

Looks like that open area will get bigger and bigger as they move up. Surely there are plans to do something there. Thanks for the pics!!

[Boomer]

The cox communications bldg will be demolished?

----Yes but only after the AP building is complete and probably the stadium administrative offices!!!

[cajun4life]

----Yes but only after the AP building is complete and probably the stadium administrative offices!!!

I would tear it down as soon as the possible to get the APC is complete, then begin on the landscaping in order to have it appear as close to the presentation as possible. The rest of the athletic department staffers could use portable buildings so that they are forced to aggressively move forward with all aspects of Phase II.

[CajunAmos]

I would tear it down as soon as the possible to get the APC is complete, then begin on the landscaping in order to have it appear as close to the presentation as possible. The rest of the athletic department staffers could use portable buildings so that they are forced to aggressively move forward with all aspects of Phase II.

The APC won't be complete until 2015. You can't tear down the offices without any place to relocate them.