If I was a betting man, that bet would be this debate will still be going on in another decade.
Simplest plan. Build a year round Astroworld reboot inside. It’s 10 times the size of that indoor one at mall of America.
This is Houston. Let’s do it.
EDIT: CORRECTION-It’s 23 times the size of the Mall of America’s theme park. It’s literally 1 million square feet of land indoors.
I’m sorry but the Dome is no where close to the Roman Colosseum. I suspect that Lina Hidalgo beat out Eckels for the reason that he quickly had it put in landmark designation, since majority of Houstonians at the time weren’t thrilled about tax payer money being used to refurbish it. Yankee Stadium was just as if not more iconic and that land is now a public park. We all had great memories in the dome. That doesn’t mean we need to keep paying the millions a year that it takes for it to just sit there. The Astrodome conservancy actually presented a new plan to refurbish it last month, I believe and it had pretty so-so feedback. So much so, that the Texans and the Rodeo, two key partners, had no comment. Which basically seemed like they weren’t thrilled. I’m good with tearing the building down and making parking. Put a plaque somewhere in the middle of the lot to commemorate it.
I think you mean Emmet.
The Rodeo and Texans want that space for parking. They’ve got a lot of sway, but ultimately it’s the County’s property.
I agree with Formershasta that this debate will probably be going for a long time.
tear it down.
its embarrassing that its still there in its current form and would free up massive amounts of much needed parking for NRG.
Since you got a problem with me saying it here’s what AI (Claude says about it’s historical significance) you argue with It.
The Roman Colosseum:
The Astrodome:
The Astrodome is more like the Roman Colosseum of the modern era - revolutionary for its time and hugely influential, but hasn’t yet stood the multi-millennium test of time that makes the Colosseum so uniquely significant.
Think of it this way: The Colosseum is like great-great-great-grandpa who started the whole family business, while the Astrodome is like the grandkid who revolutionized it with computers - both important, but on different historical scales.
That said, the Astrodome’s influence on modern stadium design has been massive - it’s the patriarch of every domed stadium and retractable roof venue we see today. It’s historically significant, just on a more recent timeline.
I like turning the concourses into a parking garage. In the open space, a giant immersive sports museum type of thing. Floor can be exhibits, sims, batting cages, etc. Giant screens above all around the circle showing classic games. Maybe a strong focus on broadcast personalities, with Nantz, Milo, etc having come through town.
Could be a great venue for watch parties, with restaurant/ bars around the main concourse edge.
I grew up with the Astrofome. I loved seeing the Cougars, Oilers, Gamblers, Astros, the Rodeo, and The Who. With all of those cherished memories….tear it down.
“Rots of Ruck on That”
The Astrodome is protected from demolition and other damage by the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The THC requires a permit for any changes to the Astrodome, and only allows actions that can be reversed.
I thought there was a second one in 1979. I remember Enos Cabell rescued by helicopter in Friendswood.
Refurbish it and host local high school football and other sporting events along with concerts in which NRG opts out of.
Is it free of asbestos?
The Astrodome is free of asbestos.
Honestly at this point the Texans are probably only a decade or so out from wanting a new stadium anyway; might as well save the Dome and have it renovated for that.
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