coors field questioning cayley walker my experience, and how i began to look at the world with...
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My experience, and how I began to look at the world with purpose, and a different view.
HOW MUCH DID COORS FIELD COST? HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO BUILD?
• $464 million dollars to build (which was $300 back in the 90s)
• Started construction of the field October 16, 1992, the field opened April 26, 1995
WHO IS INVOLVED WITH COORS?
• Aramark is the concession vendor
• Rockies play here and are sponsored
• MapQuest has a partner in Coors, they give interactive tours of the stadium
• Many ticket partners like SeatGeek, GrubHub, and others
IMPACT OF COORS FIELD
• Housing in the area nearly doubled within a year of the field being completed
• City officials predicted that it brings in an estimated $195 million to the economy in the area, which is twice of what they originally predicted
• The Arizona Diamonds stadium was modeled off the Rockies stadium but it didn't’t bring in half of the success
LOCAL BUSINESSES
• Many local businesses are benefited by the tourists that are attracted to LoDo and Coors Field
• Before the building of the field the area was very “sketchy” and not well developed
• After Coors field was built the area grew economically and culturally
• The LoDo neighborhood has took a total 180 since the 90s
ARCHITECTURE
• Incorporated the “mile high city” into the structure
• Fits into its surroundings incredibly well
• People think that the red brick on the exterior is really suiting
• Intimacy is a major factor of the field
• Some people complain about not being able to view the mountains from their seats
• Some reviews have said that the sunsets are gorgeous when the mountains are visible
• Architects say that it looked like it has been in the neighborhood since day one
WHAT WORKED
• The main technique that I looked to was definitely the internet
• We had the opportunity to ask the Coors representative but I felt like I didn’t want to impose so many questions on him, which in the long run I may regret
• Being able to sit down and research for a long period of time and to not lose focus
• Looking at things more in depth • Researching questions that would fulfill my needs
and requirements • Staying organized
WHAT DIDN’T WORK
• Looking up a broad question online
• Not being consistent with the information
• Losing focus early on • Not correctly asking questions• Not asking the “right” questions • Not having reliable resources
Lastly, being able to study Coors Field has been a very interesting learning experience. I have taken so much away from this project and have really started looking at things from a 360 point of view. I am so glad I am in Lights Academy and am excited to see what else this year has in store.
My overall experience
BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/nl/CoorsField.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coors_Field
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/col/ballpark/
http://www.citylab.com/work/2012/03/how-build-successful-downtown-stadium/1593
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http://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/07/arts/architecture-view-a-wonder-world-in-the-mile-high-
city.html
http://www.ballparkratings.com/viewpark/n/Coors_Field/f/Architecture_and_Aesthetics
http://espn.go.com/page2/s/ballparks/coors.html