Eugene Upgrade (?)

[mk80]

Springfield approves developers for Glenwood Riverfront project

The developers in negotiation aren’t the presenters from last April. Springfield is very noncommittal about what will actually be built. But the way the project is being described and discussed (some in other articles) gives the appearance that the sports facilities are not being considered.

One hedge… since I’m familiar with Boise’s arena/hotel complex, something like that perhaps shouldn’t be ruled out here.

Do you think it would be the same size and scope of Boise's arena? Or a smaller arena but the same sort of concept

 

[PCSPounder]

Do you think it would be the same size and scope of Boise's arena? Or a smaller arena but the same sort of concept

The talk is of a hotel proposed to be 20 stories tall vs 16 in Boise. But I’m doubtful that the limitation of space is the same, meaning you could see some convention space and then a smaller arena. Or not at all.

 

[PCSPounder]

Might have taken this to the 2023-24 thread if there was any more concrete news in the article posted here. But no, it’s just announcing the architects who are doing the planning at the Glenwood site. So… meh until they come up with something. In the Northwest, that’s progress.

 

[SharksFan1978]

Well, it's not an update on the Generals exactly, but it's a story about the precarious position their rink is in, especially as it relates to the efforts of the Eugene Emeralds (the High-A affiliate of the SF Giants) to try and build a new baseball stadium on the Lane Fairgrounds property.

 

[GindyDraws]

Given how 2025 is essentially a drop dead date for most cities that haven't gotten modernization standards for their ballparks (or new ones), it's more likely that there will be a large effort on the Emeralds part to build that stadium, so it's possible we will see that fairgrounds rink get torn down.

 

[PCSPounder]

Given how 2025 is essentially a drop dead date for most cities that haven't gotten modernization standards for their ballparks (or new ones), it's more likely that there will be a large effort on the Emeralds part to build that stadium, so it's possible we will see that fairgrounds rink get torn down.

THAT has seemed to me like a bluff that should be called. The worst MLB would do is shut down whole leagues, and per some reports, they’re going to do that anyway.

I do know that, with the same thing happening in Hillsboro, they’re both going to the state legislature to ask for money (supposedly $15 million each). I don’t see the state being receptive.

 

[PCSPounder]

This can’t be officially put to rest, but spiritually it’s dead horse time.

The real indicator… the old ballpark site in Eugene is under construction with a main stand due to be completed in November. Lane United FC already announced their effort to join USL League One, and has committed to playing at that site… Civic Park. Whether they join next year or 2026 (there’s already up to 4-6 teams joining that league next year) is still to be determined.

What this means for our purposes is they’re pretty much abandoning the Glenwood idea. Which is also to say that the hockey dream there is very likely done as well.

An aside… the state of Oregon did pledge money to Hillsboro and Eugene ballparks. Hillsboro is going ahead after getting more money from the city of Hillsboro. Eugene decided to hold a vote on their contribution to their ballpark effort, and that failed 68-32. So they’re acting like they’re moving. Where? Not a freaking clue, because nobody’s stepping up in the Northwest at the moment to claim them.

(Speaking of USL-1, I can’t really be bothered to go through some threads to see if a certain soul has mentioned Portland Hearts of Pine yet.)

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

This can’t be officially put to rest, but spiritually it’s dead horse time.

The real indicator… the old ballpark site in Eugene is under construction with a main stand due to be completed in November. Lane United FC already announced their effort to join USL League One, and has committed to playing at that site… Civic Park. Whether they join next year or 2026 (there’s already up to 4-6 teams joining that league next year) is still to be determined.

What this means for our purposes is they’re pretty much abandoning the Glenwood idea. Which is also to say that the hockey dream there is very likely done as well.

An aside… the state of Oregon did pledge money to Hillsboro and Eugene ballparks. Hillsboro is going ahead after getting more money from the city of Hillsboro. Eugene decided to hold a vote on their contribution to their ballpark effort, and that failed 68-32. So they’re acting like they’re moving. Where? Not a freaking clue, because nobody’s stepping up in the Northwest at the moment to claim them.

(Speaking of USL-1, I can’t really be bothered to go through some threads to see if a certain soul has mentioned Portland Hearts of Pine yet.)

IT'S IN THE Boston forum.... we're still 12-18 months out since the approval...it was likely mentioned when it was approved to join USL-L1.... THERE are other teams in New England outside of the MLS Revolution and Revolution II..... we do have a dedicated Revolution thread there, not so much on the Soccer thread here


the USL L1 team here legally is Hearts of Pine, but likely goes by Hearts.....

 

[JMCx4]

... (Speaking of USL-1, I can’t really be bothered to go through some threads to see if a certain soul has mentioned Portland Hearts of Pine yet.)

RELEASE....................The HUTCH...........................