Is a $41 million Alamodome Renovation Worth the Cost?

[TexasTowelie]

Depending on whom you talk to, the $41 million renovation to the Alamodome approved by City Council last week either creates an economic boon or is an example of San Antonio's misguided priorities.

The upgrade was part of the pitch that secured the men's college basketball 2018 Final Four, including the national championship game. Construction begins toward summer's end with completion planned for 2016, just in time to host the Notre Dame-Army football game scheduled for Veterans Day, according to Mike Sawaya, director of the City's Convention & Sports Facilities.

So far, the NCAA Final Four is the only big-ticket event planned, but Sawaya said San Antonio will place a bid for the College Football Playoff National Championship.

"That's the big one. It's a good prize," Sawaya told the Current.

Read more: http://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/is-a-41-million-alamodome-renovation-worth-the-cost/Content?oid=2375446

[font color=green]I consider the Alamodome to be a mess. The sight lines to the football field are poor and the sound system needs improvement. I doubt that a renovation will improve those issues.[/font]

[Arcadiasix]

1. No it's a waste of money