Stadium Restroom and Circulation Renovation Request

Why we need to renovate this space?

The North end zone concourse has several complications that have generated many fan complaints over
the past several years, including narrow concourse space that makes mobility difficult before, during and
after the game. With no restrooms or concessions in the north end zone concourse, fans have to
maneuver to the west or east concourse to use the restrooms or purchase concession items. They clash
with fans doing the same thing from the NW and NE bleachers. This congestion causes a negative fan
experience as well as potential health and safety risk to those who may be vulnerable such as the aged,
small children, and unhealthy visitors. Two small branded merchandise stores were also placed in the
area which add to the congestion. The design of the original stadium was to round the corners for
aesthetic purposes but this design condenses walking traffic in the area impeding the ability to get to
guest services like restrooms, branded merchandise sales, and food concessions. In addition, for the
ratio of mens restrooms and women's restrooms on the north end is not adequate. A lack of men's
restrooms in this area has been a source of complaints since the Olympic expansion. Finally, the
concession stands on both the NW and NE corners have a hard time providing excellent customer
service to customers due to the congestion contributing to longer, unorganized lines, and difficulty for
patrons to get to condiment stands.
As Auxiliary Services addresses fan complaints and seeks to improve the fan experience, our highest
priority is a safety egress in the event of an emergency. Our recommendations for improvements will
provide:
NW corner: 4,650 new square footage of reclaimed infill space, 2,260 square feet of new mens
restroom space including 40 toilets and 20 sinks, and 2,240 square feet of storage space to service that
corner of the stadium during events. In addition, the west end of the north concourse will be widened to
enhance movement through this area and to facilitate cueing space for the new restroom.
NE corner: 2,700 square feet of reclaimed infill space, 2,685 square feet of new mens restroom space
including 48 toilets and 25 sinks. In addition, the east end of the north concourse will be widened to
enhance movement through this area and to facilitate cueing space for the new restroom. Gates and
perimeter fencing will be moved out to maximize foot traffic flow to and from the stadium in that
quadrant and reduce pinch points for fan egress from the stadium. This will also provide a safety barrier
between the patrons exiting and South Campus Drive and TRAX, thus channeling fans to the area
designed for safe pedestrian crossing.
Why does this project appear to be so expensive?
The project will reclaim and create 7,350 square feet of new space to help alleviate walking congestion
in the area and create better egress for the fans in case of an emergency. It will also provide nearly
5,000 square feet of new restroom space including 88 new toilets for men in the area. It expands the
perimeter on the NE corner and makes changes to the plaza area to help maximize and improve fan
mobility. To reclaim space on the NW corner the cooling tower will need to be moved further to the
west on the roof of the new restroom. Some relocation of the perimeter fence in the west area will be
required. The reclamation of the rounded corners will require, footings, foundations, retaining walls,
and new concrete, as well as removal of landscaping. The existing exterior finish work will match that of
the current stadium. Infrastructure work with water, sewer and electrical power will need to be
upgraded to handle the new occupied space.