New Stadium questions
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From the things I’ve read and things been hearing sure sounds like the East side reno will be done and the Stadium part will be completed in the fall of 2026 , that doesn’t include anything other then just the East side of the stadium.
Talk is should be easier, and not as expensive- -less seating , no suites- - no press box, or video boards , etc. Sounds like also going to have a underground parking garage right there at the Stadium.-- -When this is all done everything included looking at rright around 759 Million Dollars
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Latest update I have is the east side plans aren’t totally finalized yet but the most likely outcome is no suites, but does have a club level (think Arrowhead). The contractors are done 8/1 then KUAD does the finishing touches.
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@FarmerJayhawk +++Have you heard anymore about funding ? Are we going to be able to get the East side done ? Any idea when the reno would start on the East side ? I had heard they hoped it could start after the Season is over
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@SlimShaddy54 yeah it’s mostly there. It’s a full go to tear down right after the season.
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I drove by the stadium earlier today and it’s definitely unique. Still not sure how I feel about the overall design.
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@FarmerJayhawk Awesome, that’s great to hear. NOW I’ve heard East side shouldn’t take as long probably cause like you said no suites. It’s ok that Stadium is going to look great when finished
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Turf is going down guys, Can you imagine when it’s done --gonna look soooooo Sweet
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It’s crunch time. 2 weeks until contractors hand it over to KUAD for finishing touches.
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@FarmerJayhawk getting close
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TURF’S DOWN my fellow friends. Have to say looks really sweet. Something we can be proud of. This plays a big part in the recruiting process Recruits come in for their visits – - - -see State of the Art facilities , Weight room , good Coaching Staff that really stresses family plays a big part- --really helps.
Looks really sweet now BUT when phase two is complete Mercy Awesome… They got the Stadium lit right now , lights are shing on the Rock Chalk – - -Love it.----- ROCK CHAL ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Hopefully these show up but I took some photos last night with the blue LEDs.
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Nice!
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TWENTY - -SIX DAYS , Till Kickoff- -man the Stadium looks Awesome-- -That field Sweet
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Phase 1 is done (except for a few small things KUAD will do)! https://x.com/tgoff11/status/1951059098985963851?s=46&t=c0LiaNrxev6XfT7LIH8dAQ
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@FarmerJayhawk Cool, looks like a version of Boise St. football!
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Ugly half done stadium. Those light stanchions are one of the worst design decisions. Just hideous. Hope they win some games to take the stank off that stadium.
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@dylans I 100 % love your sense of humor, that’s why I like you lol. At first I thought you were serious lol , I thought Whoaaaaaa this guy been out in the sun to long == = == = then realized ahhh he just a joshing- --WHEW
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The west and north sides look awesome in person. There won’t be much going on the south side (honestly the video board is the main improvement over there) so it’s really 2/3 done. The east side will likely look like lower deck, a party deck, upper deck.
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If this has been addressed, I apologize. But what about parking? Is there any? Or will I continue to park at Walmart and Uber to the game?
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@nuleafjhawk I just realized I’ve never driven to a football game. I’d just walk from the dorms and haven’t been back -Terry Allen days, Ugg. Don’t some students sell parking in their yards down Mississippi street?
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@FarmerJayhawk They’re suppose to close in the Soth end with seating aren’t they ?
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@dylans they probably do, but parking has been a huge problem for me. I’m sure the smarter folks have figured something out.
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@nuleafjhawk park downtown and take the shuttle to and from Memorial. It’s $1 each way plus you can hang out on Mass before and after. Also if you get to the game early enough street parking in the neighborhood north of the stadium is free. Anywhere below 9th and between Missouri and Mississippi Streets are your best bet. I also believe there’s a shuttle that runs from the lot across from Allen. People also sell parking passes on the secondary market. So lots of options.
Edit: lots of good info here https://parking.ku.edu/football-game-day
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@SlimShaddy54 it’ll be like 10-15 rows. Keeping somewhat of a view from the hill is a huge priority for donors and the university. The administration really, really wants to keep the walking down the hill for graduation tradition going
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@FarmerJayhawk thank you! Much appreciated.
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@nuleafjhawk sure thing! As a general recommendation for everyone, give a stop downtown on game days. The fine local establishments will appreciate your business for KU’s return to Lawrence. A place that’s a little off the beaten path that has very good food (best wings in town) hit up R Bar on Florida between 6th and 7th, right around the corner from Louise’s West, another of Lawrence’s finest watering holes and a game day staple.
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@FarmerJayhawk Cool , thank you for the information. Love the Hill , I thought there was going to be some kind of seating but wasn’t sure how many— --Thank you.
