OT: Madison Square Garden Renovations (Part VI)

[coatjones]

Think it's a little higher up. Picture is a little deceiving since the scoreboard is lower than it'll normally be.

This is a press event. They have balloons everywhere and are obviously showing it off. I'm sure the scoreboard is exactly set to the height it's supposed to be. It's HUGE.

 

[NYRFAN218]

This is a press event. They have balloons everywhere and are obviously showing it off. I'm sure the scoreboard is exactly set to the height it's supposed to be. It's HUGE.

If you look at the bridge pic, the bottom of the scoreboard is barely above the court. For hockey it would be blocking the benches/penalty box depending on what side you're on and possibly part of the ice for those sitting up there. Maybe they'll keep the board that low for basketball but definitely not hockey.

 

[GordonGecko]

This is a press event. They have balloons everywhere and are obviously showing it off. I'm sure the scoreboard is exactly set to the height it's supposed to be. It's HUGE.

I'm surprised they haven't been promoting the new scoreboard for the past year. The first anyone heard of it was when some pictures started coming out unofficially less than a month ago. This thing is the best feature of the new place, talk about amateur hour

 

[RGY]

Depends on the game. Cheapest I've seen on Ticketmaster before fees is $125.

Yikes. That amount could be used for multiple games. I guess I'll have to keep my eye out for a game that no doesnt have as much interest.

 

[GordonGecko]

The official unveiling is this morning at 10:30 am. There's a "red carpet" media tour scheduled, so expect a crap ton of exposure on the news tonight and tomorrow morning

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I really want to see a game from the bridge, that viewing angle is going to be outstanding for hockey.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

I really want to see a game from the bridge, that viewing angle is going to be outstanding for hockey.

Donate to a charity that offers a period in the booth with Sam and Joe as a prize.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Scoreboard dimensions

The main boards are 15.7ft by 28ft and the upper ring is 6ft by 29ft.

 

[nevesis]

The ceiling screens in the lobby are cool as ****!

INSTAVID: Make sure you keep your head up when walking @TheGarden in @Chase Square. instagram.com/p/f2v-A2vdPn/. #MSGTransformed #NYR

 

[nevesis]

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Move the flags back to the other side of that set of speakers...

 

[nevesis]

 

[GordonGecko]

I wonder what the FDNY safety limit is going to be for the max number of people on the bridges, and how they plan to enforce access (if at all)

 

[Baby Punisher]

I really would like to get seats on the bridges. The view should be similar to the view from the west end balcony. So if anyone here experianced that during a game that will give you a pretty good idea what the chase bridge seating experiance will be.

 

[NYRFAN218]

@sportswatch: View from last row of Msg, behind bridge. http://t.co/LHbqQyBwK1

Last row in those center sections is 24.

 

[GordonGecko]

@sportswatch: View from last row of Msg, behind bridge. http://t.co/LHbqQyBwK1

Last row in those center sections is 24.

That's not too bad, center sections are not affected anywhere near as much as the corner sections 208, 214, 221, 227

 

[NYRFAN218]

I'm sure it's been brought up but the view from behind the bridges in the 200's would be a lot better if they put tinted glass or some sort of one way glass so you don't see people walking across. A lot less distracting for everyone and there's no reason for people on the bridge to be looking that way anyway.

 

[Jabroni]

I really would like to get seats on the bridges. The view should be similar to the view from the west end balcony. So if anyone here experianced that during a game that will give you a pretty good idea what the chase bridge seating experiance will be.

The West Balcony seats have the best view. Great perspective.

 

[NYRangers88]

That's not too bad, center sections are not affected anywhere near as much as the corner sections 208, 214, 221, 227

What makes you keep saying that? The height of the bridge and the height of the upper deck is not changing in the corners, right?

 

[NYRFAN218]

What makes you keep saying that? The height of the bridge and the height of the upper deck is not changing in the corners, right?

The way the bowl curves brings you closer to the bridge in the corners which basically leaves it smack in your face in those sections. I could see what he's saying, it's definitely a lot better in those center sections.

 

[Baby Punisher]

The West Balcony seats have the best view. Great perspective.

I enjoyed sitting up there very much. I always liked watching the game from a video game point of view & watching things develop on the ice.

 

[GordonGecko]

Official Press Release

http://www.menafn.com/839e2c74-e61f...e-Garden-Unveils-Completely-Transformed-Arena

Madison Square Garden Unveils Completely Transformed Arena
...

New elements from the third and final phase of construction, which took place during the summer months, include:

• A transformed Chase Square 7th Avenue entrance that is nearly double in size, featuring a brand new merchandise store, Garden of Dreams area, box office and the addition of a broadcast location, as well as two 600 square foot ceiling video screens featuring ground-breaking content
  
• Two spectacular new Chase Bridges with one-of-a-kind views of the action
  
• An EIGHTEEN/76 Balcony on the Bridge level, offering a selection of new food and beverage options and unique lounge seating with direct views into the Arena bowl
  
• A state-of-the-art GardenVision center-hung multimedia display
  
• A Signature Suite Level featuring 18 completely transformed suites with "center stage" views for concerts
  
• The restoration of the iconic Garden ceiling

These most recent upgrades add to the significant enhancements completed during the Transformation's previous two phases, which debuted in time for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, respectively. Highlights of each phase include:

Phase I Transformation highlights (completed in time for the 2011-12 seasons):

• New Lower Bowl seating with larger, more comfortable seats
  
• An expanded SAP Madison Concourse
  
• 20 new Nespresso Event Level Suites
  
• New, exclusive Delta Sky360 Club and 1879 Club presented by J.P. Morgan
  
• New Knicks and Rangers locker rooms and star dressing rooms

Phase II Transformation highlights (completed in time for the 2012-13 seasons):

• New Upper Bowl seating with significantly enhanced sightlines
  
• An expanded Garden Concourse
  
• A new Lexus Madison Suite Level with 58 new Madison Suites
  
• A new all-inclusive Madison Club presented by Foxwoods
  
• The return of the beloved Blue Seats

One of the most important facets of the transformed Arena is its extensive commitment to honoring Madison Square Garden's unparalleled history. Special tributes that appear throughout the building include: Madison Square Garden's 20 "Defining Moments," where each moment is commemorated with a special exhibit that features photos and memorabilia; "Garden 366," a visual retrospective wrapping the circumference of the Madison Concourse, featuring one moment in Garden history for every day of the year, and several special photo exhibits in the Nespresso Event Level Suite and Lexus Madison Suite Level hallways, as well as several compelling visual displays throughout the new Chase Square Lobby.

Additionally, the corridors on the entry level of the Arena have been restored to replicate the look of the building when its doors first opened 45 years ago. The 1968 North and 1968 South corridors not only replicate the floors, walls, ceiling and lighting of the original Garden, but also feature authentic advertisements and event promotional posters from that commemorative year.

The Transformation project also included the addition of enhanced food offerings throughout the Arena, which now feature diverse fare from some of the world's greatest chefs and restauranteurs, including Jeremy Marshall, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Phil Suarez, Andrew Carmellini, Luke Ostrom and Drew Nieporent, as well as the popular Carnegie Deli, Hill Country Barbeque, La Esquina and Casa Nonna.

In addition to signaling a new era for the celebrated venue, the Transformation of Madison Square Garden was an important source of union jobs during a difficult time in both the local and national economies. Supported by the Building and Construction Trades Council, the project created 3,700 union construction jobs and required 2.6 million man hours of labor.

 

[GordonGecko]

 

[bubba5]

Glad these guys have time to tour MSG when they need to be working on not being the worst team in the league!

 

[Green Blob*]

Bridge looks fine, and people were crying and crying about that for years.