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| This artist’s rendering
shows how and where a million square feet may be added to the
Rose Bowl. The stadium would be crowned on the east and west
sides with three levels of suites. A Club Level for premium
seating would be added to the west side. An upper concourse
would run under the stadium’s rim, and a spacious plaza would
be built on the south side to formalize the main entrance.
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How closely will a re-designed and NFL-sanctioned Rose Bowl
resemble the Rose Bowl that we know today?
Too early to say.
Even the latest rehabilitation plan approved by the Rose Bowl
Operating Co. in August is described as "conceptual" and subject to
change.
But there’s no denying that major alterations are in store for
the 81-year-old Pasadena landmark. Most notably:
• Up to 1-million sq. ft. would be added within several levels of
the stadium.
• New tunnels would be cut into the Bowl to give upper level fan
access to restrooms and eating concessions.
• A new exterior structure would be added along the Bowl’s west
side to house club lounges with premium seating and other amenities.
• The suites and press box currently located on three levels
along the western rim would be replaced by 200 suites and expanded
press facilities on four levels atop the Bowl’s east and west sides.
• The Bowl’s seating capacity would be reduced from approx.
93,000 seats to 65,000. Additional temporary
seating would be provided for special events such as the Rose
Bowl Game and Super Bowl.
• The parking area would be improved with landscaping. A spacious
entry plaza would be developed to formalize the south end as the
Bowl’s main entrance.
According to a statement by the RBOC staff: "A goal of the
proposed rehabilitation is to retain the Bowl’s National Historic
Landmark designation while improving the experience for tenants,
users and visitors to the site."
