The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.
Gateway Economic Development Corporation, the quasi-public entity that owns and pays to renovate both Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, approved the work in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Behind home plate, a new club now caters to season ticket holders. “It’s 40 years now. Enhancing the sightlines of Progressive Field has been a goal of the Indians for several years. This phase will be taking a lot of the themes that are popular in right field and including them around the rest of the concourse.". The specifics would be different in Toronto—the location of the bullpens wouldn’t necessarily change, for example—but the overarching goal would still be opening up the stadium. "That's been another very important part to us," Miller said of the added historical elements. More branding within the building. If applied at Rogers Centre… Council approved the measure, but Republican Councilman Michael Gallagher questioned some of the work Gateway had agreed to pay for.
“Why would we pay that kind of money to expand their parking lot?” he asked. The response to the ballpark upgrades from fans has been overwhelmingly positive this season. "As we did our research over the last few years," Miller said, "one of the main themes was connection.
"The fans have been exceptionally positive in their feedback," said Andrew Miller, the Indians' senior vice president of strategy and business analytics. Progressive Field opened as Jacobs Field in 1994. Miller said that more statues could be coming in the future, and the Indians want to continue to add historical aspects throughout Progressive Field. One thing the Indians plan on doing -- and have started to do throughout the first phase -- is upgrading the sound system throughout the ballpark. While in Cleveland covering the Blue Jays this weekend, I spent some time seeking out the changes at Progressive Field and wondering how they might apply in Toronto….
The club will be available for season-ticket holders in the Diamond Box and Field Box Front sections, and will remain open after games to provide a way to let traffic clear before leaving. We have to open things up. We just unveiled the Doby statue. We're looking to do the same thing across Phase 2 of the renovations. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. "Throughout the Right Field District renovations, we tried to open up Heritage Park, create space for our heritage out on the plaza. Blue Jays expect Travis, Grichuk to emerge from early slumps soon, Rain postpones Blue Jays-Indians again; May 3 doubleheader scheduled, %2Fbaseball%2Fmlb%2Fprogressive-field-renovations-hint-future-changes-rogers-centre%2F, When submitting content, please abide by our, MLB Playoffs Live Blog: Rays, Dodgers fight to break World Series deadlock, Dodgers' Kershaw has another chance to write his signature moment, Dodgers' Kenley Jansen comes up short again in Game 4 of World Series, Rays' Arozarena breaks post-season home run record in Game 4, World Series Takeaways: Rays add to Dodgers' history of playoff frustration, Rays walk-off Game 4 to even World Series against Dodgers, MLB Playoffs Blog: Rays walk-off Dodgers to win wild Game 4, Dodgers' Cody Bellinger moved to DH for Game 4 due to stiff back, {* backButton *} CLEVELAND – Changes are coming to Rogers Centre, and while the specifics of the renovations could be unveiled later this year, until then we’re only guessing. So, to the extent that it's possible, we're going to try to create as much openness as possible, so fans, wherever they are in the ballpark, can still feel that connection to what's going on on the field.". "First and foremost, we're looking to open up the concourse," Miller said. We have to connect, we have to create different gathering spaces, we have to create a different set of experiences.”. Indians Explore Progressive Field Upgrades, Area Improvements By Kevin Reichard on February 27, 2020 in Major-League Baseball, News The Cleveland Indians are … If applied at Rogers Centre… Many parallels exist between the two projects. Cleveland plans on extending the changes made in center and right field throughout the main concourse, and will be working this winter to add new concessions, constructing a new club located behind home plate and adding more elements to celebrate the team's history. Rogers Centre’s right on Lake Ontario and next to a scenic skyline, but it’s too often possible to feel enclosed and disconnected from the city while watching the Blue Jays. At Progressive Field Cuyahoga County sold $40 million in bonds to finance repairs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, drawing on sin tax money to pay down the debt. At Progressive Field Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Sorry we could not verify that email address. When the Blue Jays renovate Rogers Centre, there will undoubtedly be increased emphasis on social gathering spaces. While changes at Progressive Field were largely welcomed, these modifications were met with mixed reviews as critics pointed out their resemblance to shipping containers. Right field also features an expanded two-level kids clubhouse, where families can spend time playing games and learning about team history. The renovations in Cleveland also suggest that Rogers Centre will eventually feature more local food and drinks than it does now. Although revenues from a “sin tax” on alcohol and cigarettes typically fund repairs, the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt collections, Gateway Chairman Ken Silliman told the county council Tuesday, and Gateway is looking for a different funding source. The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.
The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.
Gateway Economic Development Corporation, the quasi-public entity that owns and pays to renovate both Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, approved the work in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Behind home plate, a new club now caters to season ticket holders. “It’s 40 years now. Enhancing the sightlines of Progressive Field has been a goal of the Indians for several years. This phase will be taking a lot of the themes that are popular in right field and including them around the rest of the concourse.". The specifics would be different in Toronto—the location of the bullpens wouldn’t necessarily change, for example—but the overarching goal would still be opening up the stadium. "That's been another very important part to us," Miller said of the added historical elements. More branding within the building. If applied at Rogers Centre… Council approved the measure, but Republican Councilman Michael Gallagher questioned some of the work Gateway had agreed to pay for.
“Why would we pay that kind of money to expand their parking lot?” he asked. The response to the ballpark upgrades from fans has been overwhelmingly positive this season. "As we did our research over the last few years," Miller said, "one of the main themes was connection.
"The fans have been exceptionally positive in their feedback," said Andrew Miller, the Indians' senior vice president of strategy and business analytics. Progressive Field opened as Jacobs Field in 1994. Miller said that more statues could be coming in the future, and the Indians want to continue to add historical aspects throughout Progressive Field. One thing the Indians plan on doing -- and have started to do throughout the first phase -- is upgrading the sound system throughout the ballpark. While in Cleveland covering the Blue Jays this weekend, I spent some time seeking out the changes at Progressive Field and wondering how they might apply in Toronto….
The club will be available for season-ticket holders in the Diamond Box and Field Box Front sections, and will remain open after games to provide a way to let traffic clear before leaving. We have to open things up. We just unveiled the Doby statue. We're looking to do the same thing across Phase 2 of the renovations. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. "Throughout the Right Field District renovations, we tried to open up Heritage Park, create space for our heritage out on the plaza. Blue Jays expect Travis, Grichuk to emerge from early slumps soon, Rain postpones Blue Jays-Indians again; May 3 doubleheader scheduled, %2Fbaseball%2Fmlb%2Fprogressive-field-renovations-hint-future-changes-rogers-centre%2F, When submitting content, please abide by our, MLB Playoffs Live Blog: Rays, Dodgers fight to break World Series deadlock, Dodgers' Kershaw has another chance to write his signature moment, Dodgers' Kenley Jansen comes up short again in Game 4 of World Series, Rays' Arozarena breaks post-season home run record in Game 4, World Series Takeaways: Rays add to Dodgers' history of playoff frustration, Rays walk-off Game 4 to even World Series against Dodgers, MLB Playoffs Blog: Rays walk-off Dodgers to win wild Game 4, Dodgers' Cody Bellinger moved to DH for Game 4 due to stiff back, {* backButton *} CLEVELAND – Changes are coming to Rogers Centre, and while the specifics of the renovations could be unveiled later this year, until then we’re only guessing. So, to the extent that it's possible, we're going to try to create as much openness as possible, so fans, wherever they are in the ballpark, can still feel that connection to what's going on on the field.". "First and foremost, we're looking to open up the concourse," Miller said. We have to connect, we have to create different gathering spaces, we have to create a different set of experiences.”. Indians Explore Progressive Field Upgrades, Area Improvements By Kevin Reichard on February 27, 2020 in Major-League Baseball, News The Cleveland Indians are … If applied at Rogers Centre… Many parallels exist between the two projects. Cleveland plans on extending the changes made in center and right field throughout the main concourse, and will be working this winter to add new concessions, constructing a new club located behind home plate and adding more elements to celebrate the team's history. Rogers Centre’s right on Lake Ontario and next to a scenic skyline, but it’s too often possible to feel enclosed and disconnected from the city while watching the Blue Jays. At Progressive Field Cuyahoga County sold $40 million in bonds to finance repairs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, drawing on sin tax money to pay down the debt. At Progressive Field Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Sorry we could not verify that email address. When the Blue Jays renovate Rogers Centre, there will undoubtedly be increased emphasis on social gathering spaces. While changes at Progressive Field were largely welcomed, these modifications were met with mixed reviews as critics pointed out their resemblance to shipping containers. Right field also features an expanded two-level kids clubhouse, where families can spend time playing games and learning about team history. The renovations in Cleveland also suggest that Rogers Centre will eventually feature more local food and drinks than it does now. Although revenues from a “sin tax” on alcohol and cigarettes typically fund repairs, the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt collections, Gateway Chairman Ken Silliman told the county council Tuesday, and Gateway is looking for a different funding source. The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.
The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.
Gateway Economic Development Corporation, the quasi-public entity that owns and pays to renovate both Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, approved the work in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Behind home plate, a new club now caters to season ticket holders. “It’s 40 years now. Enhancing the sightlines of Progressive Field has been a goal of the Indians for several years. This phase will be taking a lot of the themes that are popular in right field and including them around the rest of the concourse.". The specifics would be different in Toronto—the location of the bullpens wouldn’t necessarily change, for example—but the overarching goal would still be opening up the stadium. "That's been another very important part to us," Miller said of the added historical elements. More branding within the building. If applied at Rogers Centre… Council approved the measure, but Republican Councilman Michael Gallagher questioned some of the work Gateway had agreed to pay for.
“Why would we pay that kind of money to expand their parking lot?” he asked. The response to the ballpark upgrades from fans has been overwhelmingly positive this season. "As we did our research over the last few years," Miller said, "one of the main themes was connection.
"The fans have been exceptionally positive in their feedback," said Andrew Miller, the Indians' senior vice president of strategy and business analytics. Progressive Field opened as Jacobs Field in 1994. Miller said that more statues could be coming in the future, and the Indians want to continue to add historical aspects throughout Progressive Field. One thing the Indians plan on doing -- and have started to do throughout the first phase -- is upgrading the sound system throughout the ballpark. While in Cleveland covering the Blue Jays this weekend, I spent some time seeking out the changes at Progressive Field and wondering how they might apply in Toronto….
The club will be available for season-ticket holders in the Diamond Box and Field Box Front sections, and will remain open after games to provide a way to let traffic clear before leaving. We have to open things up. We just unveiled the Doby statue. We're looking to do the same thing across Phase 2 of the renovations. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. "Throughout the Right Field District renovations, we tried to open up Heritage Park, create space for our heritage out on the plaza. Blue Jays expect Travis, Grichuk to emerge from early slumps soon, Rain postpones Blue Jays-Indians again; May 3 doubleheader scheduled, %2Fbaseball%2Fmlb%2Fprogressive-field-renovations-hint-future-changes-rogers-centre%2F, When submitting content, please abide by our, MLB Playoffs Live Blog: Rays, Dodgers fight to break World Series deadlock, Dodgers' Kershaw has another chance to write his signature moment, Dodgers' Kenley Jansen comes up short again in Game 4 of World Series, Rays' Arozarena breaks post-season home run record in Game 4, World Series Takeaways: Rays add to Dodgers' history of playoff frustration, Rays walk-off Game 4 to even World Series against Dodgers, MLB Playoffs Blog: Rays walk-off Dodgers to win wild Game 4, Dodgers' Cody Bellinger moved to DH for Game 4 due to stiff back, {* backButton *} CLEVELAND – Changes are coming to Rogers Centre, and while the specifics of the renovations could be unveiled later this year, until then we’re only guessing. So, to the extent that it's possible, we're going to try to create as much openness as possible, so fans, wherever they are in the ballpark, can still feel that connection to what's going on on the field.". "First and foremost, we're looking to open up the concourse," Miller said. We have to connect, we have to create different gathering spaces, we have to create a different set of experiences.”. Indians Explore Progressive Field Upgrades, Area Improvements By Kevin Reichard on February 27, 2020 in Major-League Baseball, News The Cleveland Indians are … If applied at Rogers Centre… Many parallels exist between the two projects. Cleveland plans on extending the changes made in center and right field throughout the main concourse, and will be working this winter to add new concessions, constructing a new club located behind home plate and adding more elements to celebrate the team's history. Rogers Centre’s right on Lake Ontario and next to a scenic skyline, but it’s too often possible to feel enclosed and disconnected from the city while watching the Blue Jays. At Progressive Field Cuyahoga County sold $40 million in bonds to finance repairs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, drawing on sin tax money to pay down the debt. At Progressive Field Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Sorry we could not verify that email address. When the Blue Jays renovate Rogers Centre, there will undoubtedly be increased emphasis on social gathering spaces. While changes at Progressive Field were largely welcomed, these modifications were met with mixed reviews as critics pointed out their resemblance to shipping containers. Right field also features an expanded two-level kids clubhouse, where families can spend time playing games and learning about team history. The renovations in Cleveland also suggest that Rogers Centre will eventually feature more local food and drinks than it does now. Although revenues from a “sin tax” on alcohol and cigarettes typically fund repairs, the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt collections, Gateway Chairman Ken Silliman told the county council Tuesday, and Gateway is looking for a different funding source. The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.
Select additional sports and leagues you’re interested in from the list below. In 2014, voters opted to renew the tax for another 20 years to maintain the complex. Enter your email address to get a new one. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Miller added that there could also be additional changes coming as part of the newest phase in renovations. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Gateway has about $2.3 million available in sin tax revenue each year to spend on Progressive Field, Silliman said. The county is drawing the money from a reserve fund set up as part of the 2017 deal to renovate the Cavaliers’ Quicken Loans Arena, now Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
That sweeping alteration also made the team's Heritage Park more inviting and easily accessible. If applied at Rogers Centre… In the section behind home plate, the Indians will be building a new club, which will feature a full bar, access to the new concessions options, a customer service center and a glass front for viewing the game. From most of these spaces, fans can see the club’s new left field scoreboard. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. "There may be some other things that are still to come, too," Miller said. $354,375 for additional escalator-related work, $141,727 for building automation and light controls, and. Along the left field line, a beer garden offers the latest from Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing Co. "The way that Progressive Field -- Jacobs Field at the time -- was initially built, that wasn't the case. The new home-plate club will surely take some cues from The Corner bar that opened this season and has been one of the most popular elements of the changes to the ballpark this year. The renovations also also opened up the concourses to improve the view of the field from the concessions and led to a new bullpen configuration, with stacked bullpens in centre field. The situation is tighter for the Cavaliers, who have essentially exhausted their available sin tax money, he said. CONNECTIONS TO HISTORY "The first phase was primarily focused on the Right Field District. The statue garden in Cleveland offers one potential template for honouring club history, though that leads to the question of where it would go. Thirty years ago, there wasn’t much history to honour. You can change your selections at any time. At Progressive Field
The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.
Gateway Economic Development Corporation, the quasi-public entity that owns and pays to renovate both Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, approved the work in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Behind home plate, a new club now caters to season ticket holders. “It’s 40 years now. Enhancing the sightlines of Progressive Field has been a goal of the Indians for several years. This phase will be taking a lot of the themes that are popular in right field and including them around the rest of the concourse.". The specifics would be different in Toronto—the location of the bullpens wouldn’t necessarily change, for example—but the overarching goal would still be opening up the stadium. "That's been another very important part to us," Miller said of the added historical elements. More branding within the building. If applied at Rogers Centre… Council approved the measure, but Republican Councilman Michael Gallagher questioned some of the work Gateway had agreed to pay for.
“Why would we pay that kind of money to expand their parking lot?” he asked. The response to the ballpark upgrades from fans has been overwhelmingly positive this season. "As we did our research over the last few years," Miller said, "one of the main themes was connection.
"The fans have been exceptionally positive in their feedback," said Andrew Miller, the Indians' senior vice president of strategy and business analytics. Progressive Field opened as Jacobs Field in 1994. Miller said that more statues could be coming in the future, and the Indians want to continue to add historical aspects throughout Progressive Field. One thing the Indians plan on doing -- and have started to do throughout the first phase -- is upgrading the sound system throughout the ballpark. While in Cleveland covering the Blue Jays this weekend, I spent some time seeking out the changes at Progressive Field and wondering how they might apply in Toronto….
The club will be available for season-ticket holders in the Diamond Box and Field Box Front sections, and will remain open after games to provide a way to let traffic clear before leaving. We have to open things up. We just unveiled the Doby statue. We're looking to do the same thing across Phase 2 of the renovations. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. "Throughout the Right Field District renovations, we tried to open up Heritage Park, create space for our heritage out on the plaza. Blue Jays expect Travis, Grichuk to emerge from early slumps soon, Rain postpones Blue Jays-Indians again; May 3 doubleheader scheduled, %2Fbaseball%2Fmlb%2Fprogressive-field-renovations-hint-future-changes-rogers-centre%2F, When submitting content, please abide by our, MLB Playoffs Live Blog: Rays, Dodgers fight to break World Series deadlock, Dodgers' Kershaw has another chance to write his signature moment, Dodgers' Kenley Jansen comes up short again in Game 4 of World Series, Rays' Arozarena breaks post-season home run record in Game 4, World Series Takeaways: Rays add to Dodgers' history of playoff frustration, Rays walk-off Game 4 to even World Series against Dodgers, MLB Playoffs Blog: Rays walk-off Dodgers to win wild Game 4, Dodgers' Cody Bellinger moved to DH for Game 4 due to stiff back, {* backButton *} CLEVELAND – Changes are coming to Rogers Centre, and while the specifics of the renovations could be unveiled later this year, until then we’re only guessing. So, to the extent that it's possible, we're going to try to create as much openness as possible, so fans, wherever they are in the ballpark, can still feel that connection to what's going on on the field.". "First and foremost, we're looking to open up the concourse," Miller said. We have to connect, we have to create different gathering spaces, we have to create a different set of experiences.”. Indians Explore Progressive Field Upgrades, Area Improvements By Kevin Reichard on February 27, 2020 in Major-League Baseball, News The Cleveland Indians are … If applied at Rogers Centre… Many parallels exist between the two projects. Cleveland plans on extending the changes made in center and right field throughout the main concourse, and will be working this winter to add new concessions, constructing a new club located behind home plate and adding more elements to celebrate the team's history. Rogers Centre’s right on Lake Ontario and next to a scenic skyline, but it’s too often possible to feel enclosed and disconnected from the city while watching the Blue Jays. At Progressive Field Cuyahoga County sold $40 million in bonds to finance repairs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, drawing on sin tax money to pay down the debt. At Progressive Field Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Sorry we could not verify that email address. When the Blue Jays renovate Rogers Centre, there will undoubtedly be increased emphasis on social gathering spaces. While changes at Progressive Field were largely welcomed, these modifications were met with mixed reviews as critics pointed out their resemblance to shipping containers. Right field also features an expanded two-level kids clubhouse, where families can spend time playing games and learning about team history. The renovations in Cleveland also suggest that Rogers Centre will eventually feature more local food and drinks than it does now. Although revenues from a “sin tax” on alcohol and cigarettes typically fund repairs, the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt collections, Gateway Chairman Ken Silliman told the county council Tuesday, and Gateway is looking for a different funding source. The team removed an old concessions area, along with a pedestrian bridge to a parking structure, and opened up the view of the city from inside the ballpark.