We're getting a first look at the long-awaited design proposal for major renovations at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals.The design proposal being unveiled is part of continued discussions on what Paycor will look like and cost to maintain over the next 20 years, said Alicia Reece, President of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.The 24-year-old stadium is aging and the Cincinnati Bengals, who lease the stadium, are seeking a face-lift that would keep Paycor competitive with other NFL stadiums.If comes after county leaders, the league and team have invested tens of millions of dollars into series of upgrades in recent years, including a more than $39 million investment this summer.The plans being unveiled Tuesday come amid ongoing talks over the Bengals' Paycor Stadium, lease which expires in 2026. While the team has an option to extend the current lease, Reece said that wouldn't include major renovations.Hamilton County tax payers foot a majority of the bill for the stadium's construction in 2000, Reece said. She wants to see future investments shared among the NFL, the state of Ohio and the Cincinnati Bengals.The Bengals owners announced in May that they approved more than $100 million to invest in Paycor upgrades.On Tuesday, architects and designers gave a proposal on updates to the stadium at the Hamilton County Commissioner's meeting.The space would increase from 1.4 million sq-feet to 1.9 million sq-feet.The goal of the project was to create a sustainable and competitive home for the Bengals for decades to come. Other goals were to improve accessibility, enhance fan engagement and connection to The Banks and downtown. It would also give the team more space by moving them to the practice facility. Officials said the decision was made to invest in the stadium rather than demolish it and build a new one. "It's not just about a stadium," officials said when proposal the improvement plans, talking about building not just a stadium but a practice complex, green space and fan experiences.They did remind those in the meeting the presentation is an initial vision that the board and even the team will have input on. The proposal included renderings of improvements to both the inside and outside of the stadium, with transformed concourses and north and south end zones and even a massive screen on the outside of the complex for fans to catch the action even from outside of the stadium. Ryan Hearst with Messer Construction says the price tag for all of the master plan is estimated to be $1.25 billion. He said the cost will be updated based on development and finalization. What's next is to get feedback on the proposal from the board, the team and the public.There's also questions on who is going to be paying for the renovations, which was discussed during the commissioner's meeting. Reece stated she wants to get the lease agreement done before talking renovations.
CINCINNATI — We're getting a first look at the long-awaited design proposal for major renovations at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals.
The design proposal being unveiled is part of continued discussions on what Paycor will look like and cost to maintain over the next 20 years, said Alicia Reece, President of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.
The 24-year-old stadium is aging and the Cincinnati Bengals, who lease the stadium, are seeking a face-lift that would keep Paycor competitive with other NFL stadiums.
If comes after county leaders, the league and team have invested tens of millions of dollars into series of upgrades in recent years, including a more than $39 million investment this summer.
The plans being unveiled Tuesday come amid ongoing talks over the Bengals' Paycor Stadium, lease which expires in 2026. While the team has an option to extend the current lease, Reece said that wouldn't include major renovations.
Hamilton County tax payers foot a majority of the bill for the stadium's construction in 2000, Reece said. She wants to see future investments shared among the NFL, the state of Ohio and the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals owners announced in May that they approved more than $100 million to invest in Paycor upgrades.
On Tuesday, architects and designers gave a proposal on updates to the stadium at the Hamilton County Commissioner's meeting.
The space would increase from 1.4 million sq-feet to 1.9 million sq-feet.
The goal of the project was to create a sustainable and competitive home for the Bengals for decades to come.
Other goals were to improve accessibility, enhance fan engagement and connection to The Banks and downtown. It would also give the team more space by moving them to the practice facility.
Officials said the decision was made to invest in the stadium rather than demolish it and build a new one.
"It's not just about a stadium," officials said when proposal the improvement plans, talking about building not just a stadium but a practice complex, green space and fan experiences.
They did remind those in the meeting the presentation is an initial vision that the board and even the team will have input on.
The proposal included renderings of improvements to both the inside and outside of the stadium, with transformed concourses and north and south end zones and even a massive screen on the outside of the complex for fans to catch the action even from outside of the stadium.
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Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Hamilton County / MSA Sport
Ryan Hearst with Messer Construction says the price tag for all of the master plan is estimated to be $1.25 billion. He said the cost will be updated based on development and finalization.
What's next is to get feedback on the proposal from the board, the team and the public.
There's also questions on who is going to be paying for the renovations, which was discussed during the commissioner's meeting. Reece stated she wants to get the lease agreement done before talking renovations.