The Dodger Stadium Renovation Thread

I don't need more knee room. I don't wanna bump thighs and upper arm with my neighbors.

 

Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 47s
Dodger Stadium is literally still being pieced together.

 

Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 51s
Top of the park at Dodger Stadium. http://twitpic.com/cfeo7t



Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 47s
Bullpen is still being assembled.

 

Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 38s
Another picture from the top of the park. http://twitpic.com/cfeolf



Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 32s
Workers putting finishing touches on the bullpen. http://twitpic.com/cfeowh

 

It looks like they are scrambling! Probably hear banging right up to game time.
Wow, the locker room is ready. Wasn't that Vin Scully picture just a few days ago?

 

Yup. Digging the can lights.

 

^The locker room says THIS IS THE MAJOR LEAGUES to me.
Ha! Kemp has a shelf for his protein-whey shakes.

 

Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 1m
Stan Kasten: "We'll be tweaking all weekend." He was talking about construction on the ballpark, not meth use ... I think.


Dodger Stadium Upgrades

Dodger Stadium underwent significant enhancements as the Dodgers prepared to begin its 52nd season in the iconic stadium. The enhancements were designed to touch and positively impact every visitor to Dodger Stadium.
2012-2013 Upgrades and Amenities Include:

New High Definition video boards in left field and right field. Message boards, including ribbon boards at the Loge level and outfield wall, were also replaced with the new technology. The unique hexagon shape of both outfield video boards was restored.

• New sound system designed to minimize echoes and sound migration outside the stadium
• A state-of-the-art Wi-Fi network and cellular antenna system to support cell-phone and internet connectivity from mobile devices
• Wider concourses and additional locations for wheelchair-bound fans and their companions on all levels, as well as "drink rails" for fans who may wish to leave their seats during the game to explore the stadium
• Expanded and renovated restrooms with substantially more fixtures
• Food service enhancements to Loge, Reserve and Top Deck levels, including new concession stands, cooking facilities and menus
• New entry plazas on the Reserve and Top Deck levels featuring life-size bobbleheads and 5-foot replicas of Dodger Cy Young Award winners, autographed baseballs and Hall of Fame retired numbers
• Kids play areas have been created on the Reserve level
• A new home team clubhouse, expanded and enhanced training/conditioning areas, and new indoor batting cages for both teams

• Going Green
  
  As part of the upgrades, the Dodgers are going green, instituting many measures toward being energy efficient. Included in the construction was installation of new water valves, low-flush fixtures, waterless urinals, hand-driers to eliminate paper waste, automatic faucets to control water flow and new power and lighting energy-efficient systems.
• Fan Services
  
  The team added fan services representatives on all levels as part of its commitment to providing the best customer service in sports.
• Memorabilia
  
  Many of the Dodgers' historical items will be displayed for the first time. Fans will be able to enjoy Dodger memorabilia and artifacts such as MVP awards, Cy Young awards and Gold Gloves awarded to Dodgers. Some items are on display during games and others will be available during day tours of the stadium: dodgers.com/stadiumtours.
• More Information
  
  Video and Ribbon Boards
  New High Definition video boards in left field and right field are the first 10mm 1080p light emitting diode (LED) displays in MLB. While the new scoreboard structures are 22 percent larger, the active viewing area of both video boards is 66 percent larger than before. Existing message boards, including ribbon boards at the Loge level and outfield wall, were replaced with the new technology as well. The unique hexagon shape of both scoreboards has been restored.
  Sound System
  A new sound system directed to each seating section will minimize echoes and sound migration outside the stadium and will provide for a much more enjoyable audio experience for fans as they listen to live and recorded music and announcements before, during and after games.
  Wi-Fi
  A state-of-the-art Wi-Fi network and cellular antenna system to support cell-phone and internet connectivity from mobile devices will enhance the ability of fans and media covering games at Dodger Stadium to communicate. The project was part of a partnership with Major League Baseball Advanced Media and is expected to be completed by June. An entirely new electrical power grid with seven new substations was added to support these technologies.

 

DodgersBeat ‏@DodgersBeat 1m
Janet Marie Smith discussing the renovations at Dodger Stadium next to a life size bobblehead & play… http://instagram.com/p/XdIej7FHfH/

 

Top of the park looks so different. I love all of this

 

Love it but too many damn ads on the walls, the ads on top of the scoreboards don't match shape, the tents are still out there and the concourses actually look the same (dark shitty stained concrete). Batters eye is still raggy black tarp. Can't wait to see what next off season brings.

 

If they insist on the tents...why can't they paint them blue? Or put ivy or something on top of it? I just don't get the white tents.

 

A lot of stadiums don't have as many as us. And I don't like the ad on a giant rectangle. They can put bud light up without a big rectangle background. jmo

 

The Loge Level looks really nice with the white resurface. I hope they do that to the upper levels during road trips.

AMAZING hoe much they got done.

 

STADIUM LOOKS AMAAAAAAZZZZZING