Post by okin15 on Feb 24, 2015 11:08:13 GMT -5
This story has been slid under the rug by a barrage of winter storms, but the idea of getting a new stadium in Providence got me thinking again. I've long been convinced that Boston cannot afford to put on the Olympics at home, and that it would be a much better event if we spread the wealth a little. I think Providence, Newport (for sailing), Lowell, and Foxborough ought to be in on the action.
I see Baseball happening in a new Providence Stadium, while Fenway is used for soccer, tennis or something with higher viewership. Using Foxborough is a must, though it'd be a shame to have the opening ceremonies outside of the city proper. Perhaps tennis ends up there? I think the most difficult thing for the organizers isn't going to be finding the competition locations, but setting up stands for viewing the competitions; hence my desire to cast the net wider in order to rope in more existing venues.
I'd also like to see them employ additional local, higher ed stadia including Northeastern's shed and Harvard's (soon to be renovated) stadium. For sure, the temporary natatorium would want to be near an existing university pool for warm-ups, and the dorms at these schools should be fully occupied by either athletes or visitors.
I see Baseball happening in a new Providence Stadium, while Fenway is used for soccer, tennis or something with higher viewership. Using Foxborough is a must, though it'd be a shame to have the opening ceremonies outside of the city proper. Perhaps tennis ends up there? I think the most difficult thing for the organizers isn't going to be finding the competition locations, but setting up stands for viewing the competitions; hence my desire to cast the net wider in order to rope in more existing venues.
I'd also like to see them employ additional local, higher ed stadia including Northeastern's shed and Harvard's (soon to be renovated) stadium. For sure, the temporary natatorium would want to be near an existing university pool for warm-ups, and the dorms at these schools should be fully occupied by either athletes or visitors.
