The Dome
Public Purpose Recommendation June 19, 2013
The New Dome Experience
Re-Imagine... The Possibilities
Re-Purpose... The Function
Re-Invent... The Role In Todays Competitive World
Re-Imagine... • • • • • •
Remove interior seating structures
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Centralized event command post
Raise event floor to street level Add glass at four compass points Signature entry at south compass point Install energy efficient building systems Consider sustainability initiatives - solar panels, chilled water storage, storm water storage
Features to facilitate emergency operations
Interior
...The Possibilities * 400,000 sq. ft. main floor * 350,000 sq. ft. exhibit space * 175’ ceiling height
Re-Imagine... • •
Refresh the exterior
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Eliminate exterior ramp towers, ticket buildings, ramps, substation and high voltage transmission lines and poles
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Add green spaces and shade
Remove the berms and lowering the surrounding site to grade
Add utilities for outdoor events Create an exterior street-scape at the base of the Dome
Exterior
...The Possibilities 400,000 sq. ft. main floor 350,000 sq. ft. exhibit space 175’ ceiling height
Re-Purpose...
...The Function
Entry Security Check
Event Support
Ticket Check
Sponsor Hospitality
Entry
Corporate Hospitality
Reliant Center
Security Border
Metro Rail Platform
Carruth Plaza
Fan Experience
Reliant Stadium
Entry Transportation Center
Security Check Festival Area
Ticket Check Box Office Ticket Check Security Check
Security Border
Legend
Entry
Fan Activity Food & Beverage
Performance Stage
Gateway Conceptual Plan
Entertainment Sponsor Activation
North
Event Experience
Re-Purpose...
Swim Meet
...The Function
Re-Purpose...
Graduation/Community Events
...The Function
Re-Purpose...
Football/Soccer
...The Function
Re-Purpose...
Grand Prix
...The Function
Re-Purpose... • •
Enhances marketability for major events
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Improves the overall competitiveness and marketability of Reliant Park
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Enhances ability to attract larger conventions and trade shows
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Attracts additional event activity
Provides much needed indoor exhibition space for the OTC, allows for future growth
Provides additional outdoor event space Improves site circulation
...The Function
Re-Invent... • • • • •
...The Role in Today’s Competitive World Conceptual Project Cost Estimate
$194 million estimated project cost 30 month construction schedule May qualify for alternative financing sources Operating revenues and expenses should offset in stabilized operating years Additional operating subsidies should not be required from Harris County, other than those expenses historically paid by Harris County
Construction
Estimated Cost ( in millions) $149.2
Food Service Equipment
1.5
Legal & Administrative
0.2
Materials Testing & Inspection
0.6
Cost Escalation Owner’s Representative Design Fees
11.4 1.6 11.9
Permitting Fees
0.3
Furnishings, Fixtures & Equipment
8.0
Contingency
9.2
Total
$193.9
Re-Invent...
...The Role in Today’s Competitive World
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Increases the value of existing Harris County assets
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Provides an immediate benefit to Super Bowl, NCAA® and the OTC and other major events which generate significant economic impact for Harris County
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Solves Reliant Park’s immediate need for additional event space
Enhances the overall economic benefits generated by Reliant Park Enhances the marketability and improves customer confidence through Harris County’s investment in their assets
Creates new event opportunities Preserves an iconic historic structure Preserves the Dome for future development opportunities
The New Dome Experience