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. 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.
Exclusive: Renderings of the Astrodome Conservancy's $1 billion plan to repurpose landmark stadium
On Wednesday, the Astrodome Conservancy unveiled its ambitious $1 billion plan, Vision: Astrodome, with a mission to answer the decades-long question of what to do with the landmark. Gensler Houston design firm created the redevelopment concept.
Astrodome Conservancy unveils new $1B plan for Houston landmark
The Astrodome Conservancy is hoping a new $1 billion vision to redevelop the retired ballpark will spark interest in preserving the Houston landmark.State of play: The Astrodome has been largely vacant since 2002 and was deemed noncompliant with the Houston fire code in 2008.
Houston nonprofit unveils plan for $1 billion Astrodome makeover
According to CNN, the $1 billion plan for the structure includes four state-of-the-art buildings under its roof and a retail village. Renderings show a boulevard that would cut through the dome and connect other buildings to NRG Park.
Astrodome Conservancy unveils new plans for the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’
The Astrodome Conservancy unveiled new plans to bring the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World' back to life. The conservancy is hoping that the $1 billion project will spark new life into the dome, which has sat vacant for more than a decade.
Here's what the Astrodome will look like if one group's plans are approved
Plans for the Astrodome have come and gone over the years. On Wednesday, the Astrodome Conservancy released what they want to do with it.
Astrodome Conservancy unveils $1B plan for future of iconic Houston landmark
The Astrodome Conservancy unveiled its plan for the future of the Astrodome on Wednesday. This is the latest attempt to do something with the Houston landmark that has been closed to the public for 15 years.
We heard from the Astrodome Conversancy this week. Now, Houston rapper Paul Wall shares his idea for the 'Dome.
On Thursday, Wall shared a post by Astros writer Michael Schwab, who suggested it may be time to tear down the Astrodome and ...
New Astrodome Proposal A $1 Billion Question Mark
Of course, the plan comes with not only a $1 billion price tag, but also a lack of authority to implement. The Astrodome is ...
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Houston’s iconic Astrodome could return not just as an entertainment venue space
Shawn Stephens, a member of the Astrodome Conservancy Board of Directors, shared his enthusiasm for the project: “Oh, I am ...
$1B Astrodome redevelopment idea rubs rodeo the wrong way
The Astrodome Conservancy has been fundraising for eight years to turn the stadium into a mixed-use hub, but not everyone is ...
Long-dormant Houston icon could get a second life as $1 billion redevelopment
After decades of disuse, a world-renowned symbol of Houston is ready to once again get its moment in the sun following the ...
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Saving the Astrodome Still Faces Huge Hurdles
We are fans of the Astrodome. Many of us grew up visiting it for all kinds of events. We have advocated in this space several ...
New proposal for Houston’s Astrodome promises viable path to revitalization
The Astrodome Conservancy says the plan has been in the works for over a year and a half. The building's history has made ...