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A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome

The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago. The latest proposal to refurbish the Astrodome was unveiled on Wednesday by a nonprofit focused on saving the beloved domed stadium. The group, the Astrodome...

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A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome​

Houston Astrodome's Future​

In this artist rendering provided by the Astrodome Conservancy, shows some of the proposed mixed use spaces, supplied by Gensler Architects, for renovations of the now dormant Astrodome unveiled during a press conference put on by the Astrodome Conservancy held at The Ion Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston.

The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago.

It was a technological marvel when it opened in 1965. But its heyday has long passed and it hasn’t been home to a sports team since the Astros left in 1999 and it was closed to all events a decade later.

Over the years, ideas for its redevelopment and rebirth have been plentiful, everything from turning it into an indoor water park to flooding its sunken floor in order to reenact naval battle scenes. But none of these plans garnered enough public support or financing.

The latest proposal to refurbish the Astrodome was unveiled on Wednesday by a nonprofit focused on saving the beloved domed stadium. The group, the Astrodome Conservancy, proposes redeveloping the inside of the structure to create new areas for restaurants, retail, office and cultural spaces. But like the others before it, this plan could face a similar fate, with a $1 billion price tag and an initial lack of support from local entities that would need to give their OK for the project to go forward.

Beth Wiedower Jackson, the conservancy’s executive director, said that unlike previous proposals, her organization believes theirs is backed by data and would be economically viable in part because there would be enough private investment to support it.

“This is a big, big, bold vision. And those previous plans, even admitted by Harris County officials, were a first step towards a future Astrodome. And this is the full swing of the bat. And this gives people something to be excited about,” Jackson said.

The plan, Vision: Astrodome, proposes the construction of four state-of-the-art buildings inside the stadium that would offer spaces for restaurants, stores and offices. Similar spaces for shopping and eating would also be located around the Astrodome and connected to other facilities around the stadium. The Astrodome is at NRG Park, a 350-acre complex that includes NRG Stadium, located right next to the Astrodome and home to the NFL's Houston Texans, as well as an arena and exhibition halls.

“The Astrodome is ready now for its next chapter, redevelopment," said Phoebe Tudor, the conservancy’s chairman. "It is time for all of us in Houston to come together and do something hard, working together to repurpose the Astrodome.”
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TDunk said:

I nominate AKAK President of DOPE. Department Of Planet Efficiency.

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Sales’ visit to Ohio State went really well over the weekend as the fan base stood out most in Columbus and the coaching staff told the 2027 four-star athlete from Indianapolis (Ind.) Lawrence North they’d come see him in the offseason to keep building the relationship. The Buckeyes haven’t offered yet but that would be a big one as Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky and Miami stand out most.

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One of the top 2027 running backs nationally, the Buffalo (N.Y.) Canisius standout was at Ohio State over the weekend and loved what he saw from the Buckeyes.
Coach Ryan Day told Kimble that they were going to play fast and aggressive and that’s exactly what Kimble saw as Ohio State and Oregon have taken the early lead in his recruitment.

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Captain Buckeye said:

I mean I’m here for it when we are up big… maybe the fans would stick around if they know there’s a shot for a football to reach their seats in C deck?

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ScarletInMyVeins said:

Perhaps we should pay Scott's to put their name on the field instead of Safelite and take care of actual grass. It could be Scott's Lawn at Ohio Stadium.

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Quick Hits​

• Jamarco Jones (Lions) and Tommy Togiai (Texans) made their season debuts on Sunday Night Football after they were elevated from the practice squads of their respective teams. Togiai recorded three tackles and a pass deflection in his Texans debut while Jones played one snap as a sixth offensive lineman in his first Lions game appearance.

Webb named All-CFL​

Exceptional

Receiver Justin Hardy, defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV, and defensive back Damon Webb were announced by the league as members of the 2024 All-CFL team!#ALLIN | https://t.co/UN2zzBbFL7 pic.twitter.com/BLC5KEWKmO
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) November 7, 2024

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brodybuck21 said:

to each their own but I didnt think Meechie looked bad at all. Hit a couple 3's and played some good active defense. Had a few shots roll out or his stat line wouldve looked even better. Probably all jacked up on mt dew being back in the S 'n G!

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