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Development around our Athletic Facilities

deacdixieboy

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Could be cool.

news.wfu.edu

WFU to work with Carter and Front Street Capital to redevelop Deacon Blvd. area

Wake Forest University has selected the team of Carter and Front Street Capital to explore redeveloping University-owned property, east of the Reynolda Campus adjacent to Allegacy Stadium, Couch Ballpark and the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The University selected Atlanta-based...
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I hope it's somewhat organic. Never liked the feeling the last time they attempted to develop the area. Like WFU had their fingers on everything attempting to curate a fake college kids and families vibe.
 
ipitytheblue said:
I hope it's somewhat organic. Never liked the feeling the last time they attempted to develop the area. Like WFU had their fingers on everything attempting to curate a fake college kids and families vibe.
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That was before Deactown! New day. Without WF, Winston would be in a world of hurt and the smart grads from the Triangle schools heavily invested in Winston know it.
 
I'm not master developer, but I would really have to question the ROI on this thing. Also, where are people supposed to park once you build a Dave & Busters and a Margaritaville in the parking lot ?
 
Looks like a horrible investment to me.

But it's certainly great for Wake Forest athletics. And once these folks flop, there will be some nice buying opportunities.
 
donaldross said:
Looks like a horrible investment to me.

But it's certainly great for Wake Forest athletics. And once these folks flop, there will be some nice buying opportunities.
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Chuckle… yep, seems likely.
 
Biff Ochocinco Tannen said:
I'm not master developer, but I would really have to question the ROI on this thing. Also, where are people supposed to park once you build a Dave & Busters and a Margaritaville in the parking lot ?
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In my head I’m hoping this is like The Battery which basically prints money. I know it won’t be.
 
I bet Putters would welcome some competition near the stadium. They turn people away every single gameday
 
If we are spending this cash, I'd like to see an investment to move the TV cameras to the East side. Build a first class media booth or whatever.

Could be a lighting issue.

But ALL our games show the less full, less rowdy, somewhat other team's fans. And some games, it's embarrassingly empty.

Cameras on top of East stands, highlight the fuller pro-Deac home crowd in the West stands.
 
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