After 16 years of being unused, the Houston Astrodome was
approved for renovation by the Harris County Commissioners Court today. After 16
years under threat of demolition, the world’s first domed stadium has been
saved. The Astrodome has not been used since the Houston Astros left the
stadium in favor of the retractable roof Minute Maid Park located downtown. Harris
county has struggled to find a use for the dome, especially as they have not
been able to find a willing private investor. Proposals included a movie
studio, indoor theme park, convention center and the Urban Land Institute
recommended an indoor park. Although my ideal use of the dome is an indoor
park, keeping it standing is a positive outcome.
4 levels of parking will be built under the dome and the
ground floor will be raised, the facility will be used for events such as
festivals and conferences.
The Houston Astrodome has been saved. Although we wanted a
better use of the building, the world’s first domed stadium will be left
standing.
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