A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago. It was a technological marvel when it opened in 1965. But its heyday has long passed and it hasn’t been home to a sports team since the Astros left in 1999 and it was closed to all events a decade later.
Astrodome Conservancy unveils new $1B plan for Houston landmark
The Astrodome Conservancy is hoping a new $1 billion vision to redevelop the retired ballpark will spark interest in preserving the Houston landmark.State of play: The Astrodome has been largely vacant since 2002 and was deemed noncompliant with the Houston fire code in 2008.
Plans revealed for $1B Astrodome redevelopment
"The Astrodome is an iconic landmark that holds a special place in the hearts of Houstonians who grew up making memories inside its walls,” Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones said in a Nov.
Houston nonprofit unveils plan for $1 billion Astrodome makeover
According to CNN, the $1 billion plan for the structure includes four state-of-the-art buildings under its roof and a retail village. Renderings show a boulevard that would cut through the dome and connect other buildings to NRG Park.
A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston...
The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago.
Houston Astrodome: Conservancy announces $1B vision for redevelopment
On Wednesday morning, the Astrodome Conservancy will announce their vision for the future of the Houston landmark. Watch the livestream here.
New plans for $1 billion Houston Astrodome revamp include state-of-the-art buildings
HOUSTON, Texas - Plans to revamp a popular landmark in Houston, Texas were unveiled on Wednesday.The one-billion-dollar plan for the Houston Astrodome includes
$1B Astrodome redevelopment idea rubs rodeo the wrong way
The Astrodome Conservancy has been fundraising for eight years to turn the stadium into a mixed-use hub, but not everyone is ...
New Astrodome Proposal A $1 Billion Question Mark
Of course, the plan comes with not only a $1 billion price tag, but also a lack of authority to implement. The Astrodome is ...
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Houston’s iconic Astrodome could return not just as an entertainment venue space
Read full article: Houston defense attorney arrested for smuggling drug-laced papers into jail The redevelopment project, ...
Long-dormant Houston icon could get a second life as $1 billion redevelopment
After decades of disuse, a world-renowned symbol of Houston is ready to once again get its moment in the sun following the ...
Here's what the Astrodome will look like if one group's plans are approved
Plans for the Astrodome have come and gone over the years. On Wednesday, the Astrodome Conservancy released what they want to ...
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Saving the Astrodome Still Faces Huge Hurdles
We are fans of the Astrodome. Many of us grew up visiting it for all kinds of events. We have advocated in this space several ...
Exclusive: Renderings of the Astrodome Conservancy's $1 billion plan to save the landmark stadium
On Wednesday, the Astrodome Conservancy unveiled its ambitious $1 billion plan, Vision: Astrodome, with a mission to answer ...
New proposal for Houston’s Astrodome promises viable path to revitalization
The Astrodome Conservancy says the plan has been in the works for over a year and a half. The building's history has made ...
Paul Wall thinks it's time to tear down the Astrodome
Should the Astrodome, Houston's former crown jewel, be finally torn down? Houston legend Paul Wall thinks so, along with a ...