New Projects: Globe Life Field | Frank Erwin Center | Shakopee Community Center

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[Renderings courtesy of HKS]
[Renderings courtesy of HKS]

The Texas Rangers broke ground Sept. 28 on a $1.1 billion ballpark at Globe Life Field. Designed by HKS of Dallas, the 1.7-million-square-foot ballpark features a transparent, retractable roof and approximately 41,000 spectator seats on a 13-acre site. Excavation on Globe Life Field began in early October. The new ballpark is projected to open in time for the 2020 baseball season.

The City of Aurora, Colo., recently broke ground on a 55,000-square-foot community recreation center. Funded through marijuana tax revenue, the Aurora Rec Center by Populous of Kansas City, Mo., will provide recreation amenities such as a gymnasium with elevated track and fitness area, a natatorium, group exercise studios, multipurpose and event rooms, offices, locker rooms and a teaching kitchen.

Southern Utah University broke ground Oct. 6 on the George S. Eccles Sports Performance Center. The new strength and conditioning center will feature a strength training room, a turf runway, a nutrition station and coaches' offices. The project has been in the planning stage for nearly two years and is projected to open for use in early 2018.

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