The Opus Group has broken ground on a renovation and expansion of the Regents Center, the existing 200,000-square-foot athletic facility at Luther College in Decorah, a city in northeast Iowa. The development, which will be renamed the Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness, will receive a 15,787-square-foot addition. Built in 1963, Regents Center has long housed the Luther Norse athletic teams. The Gerdin Fieldhouse, made possible through a $10 million gift from Michael and Nicole Gerdin and the Gerdin Charitable Foundation, marks one of the largest renovation projects in Luther’s 162-year history.
The project scope includes a new 5,787-square-foot public lobby on the facility’s north end to include a new concession stand, restrooms and a Hall of Fame space. Opus will also build a new 10,200-square-foot wrestling training complex. The existing basketball and volleyball arena will receive extensive renovations. The athlete training and rehab facilities, locker rooms, and meeting and study spaces will also undergo renovations. Completion is slated for December 2025. Opus is serving as the design-builder in partnership with RDG Planning & Design. [Rebusiness Online]
The NFL owners on Tuesday unanimously approved the agreement between the Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville on a $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium.
Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2025 with the team playing in Jacksonville under a reduced capacity in 2025 and 2026.
"Never doubt Jacksonville. That was my message in the summer to Mayor [Donna] Deegan, the Jacksonville City Council and our residents, and I am humbled and grateful that my fellow NFL team owners agree," Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement. "... The venue will be world-class by every definition. It will impressively serve the Jaguars and their fans, attract major sports and entertainment events to our region, and serve as an economic catalyst for decades to come. It also means a new and vibrant Downtown Jacksonville that once may have seemed unimaginable will indeed come to life. [ESPN]
Today's NFL owners' vote makes it official. Our Stadium of the Future is on the way 👏@EverBankStadium | @1stdowntownjax pic.twitter.com/uwQleQizKx
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) October 15, 2024
Oregon State University Athletics, in partnership with Learfield’s Beaver Sports Properties, announces DSP Connections as the presenting partner of the new sensory room at Reser Stadium. This partnership helps ensure that all fans, including those who may need a quiet space, have a memorable and enjoyable experience at games, and events inside Reser Stadium.
DSP Connections serves both children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by providing the tools for success both at home as well as in the community.
“We are excited to establish a partnership with DSP and begin the process of creating a sensory room within Reser Stadium,” said Sara Elcano, Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Operations. “This is an important step in our ongoing effort to make sure the game day environment is considerate of the needs for all of Beaver Nation.”
As a proud partner of OSU Athletics, DSP Connections will have a significant presence at Beaver football games. In addition to sponsoring the sensory room, DSP Connections will host a “Family of the Game” experience. This special opportunity invites families with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to enjoy VIP seating at a Beaver football game and a private stadium tour led by a student-athlete before every home game this season. [Learfield]
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