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    Husky Stadium renderings revealed, funds still needed

    Todd DybasBy Todd DybasSeptember 3, 2010Updated:October 4, 2012No Comments2 Mins Read
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    A view of what Husky Stadium is planned to look like following renovation.

    The University of Washington put out photos and a video showing the plan for a renovated Husky Stadium on Thursday. As previously announced, developer Wright Runstad & Co. will be the primary handler of the renovation.

    The school says the $250 million necessary for the renovation will come from the following sources: The athletic department will fund the project through a combination of a philanthropic gifts, and new annual revenues including premium seating, Tyee Club donations and season tickets.

    Here’s a video flyover showing what the plan would look like in the end:

    Highlights of the renovation plan:

    • The lower bowl and southside stands (originally constructed in 1950) will be completely demolished and reconstructed
    • Premium seating opportunities, including suites, loge boxes, and club seating will be added to the facility
    • A state-of-the-art football operations building, including team meeting rooms, recruiting facilities and coaches offices will be incorporated into the west end of the stadium.
    • The field will be lowered approximately four feet to bring seating closer to the playing surface and improve sightlines.
    • The track will be removed and relocated to another site on-campus.

    The timeline for the renovation is as follows:

    FUNDRAISING TIMELINE:
    Fall 2010 – Fall 2013: Major gift and naming rights solicitation
    March 2011: Goal: $25 million in major gift pledges
    Fall 2011: Pricing models announced premium seating and club donor seating

    PROJECT TIMELINE:
    May 14, 2010: Request for Proposal re-Issued
    July 14, 2010: Deadline for proposal submissions
    August 6, 2010: Wright Runstad & Co. selected as development team
    Late 2011: Groundbreaking
    2012 Football Season: Season held off campus
    Fall 2013: Grand opening

    The school is planning on playing the 2012 season at Qwest Field. How much a ticket will cost in the renovated Husky Stadium is yet to be determined.

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