On Wednesday, the City of Seattle is expected to issue a request for proposal (RFP) on a major renovation to KeyArena, setting one of its arena options into motion. (more…)
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Best of 2016: #5, Seattle’s Arena Debate
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: Seattle debates its arena options. (more…)
Tim Leiweke: Seattle Arena Pursuit is Not a Competition
Though two separate arena plans are unfolding in Seattle, executive Tim Leiweke is downplaying the notion that they are in direct competition. (more…)
Oak View Group Ups Key Arena Bid
The Oak View Group is upping its proposal for a Key Arena, tapping ICON to handle design while bringing on experienced sports executive Lance Lopes. (more…)
Chris Hansen Outlines Plans for Sodo Arena
Chris Hansen and his investment group are seeking additional steps toward a new Sodo arena, including the elimination of a previous agreement. (more…)
Key Arena Renovation Talks Prompt Concerns from Residents
Seattle officials are moving ahead with their discussions of a Key Arena renovation, but not without some concerns from area residents. (more…)
Key Arena, Sodo at Center of Debate in Seattle
Seattle has two arena proposals to consider, but commitments from the NBA or NHL loom large in deciding whether to renovate Key Arena or build a new venue. (more…)
AEG, Oak View Pursuing Key Arena Renovations: Mayor
At least two major arena-management and concert-promotion firms — including current arena manager AEG and Los Angeles-based Oak View Group — have approached Seattle Mayor Ed Murray about Key Arena renovations that could bring the NBA and NHL to the Seattle Center. (more…)
Key Arena Could be Alternative to Sodo
Even as developer Chris Hansen purchases more properties in Sodo, some are wondering if the future of the NBA in Seattle is tied to the Key Arena site. (more…)
New Seattle arena causing blue-collar concerns
A proposal by developer Chris Hansen to build a new Seattle arena near the city’s other sporting venues is causing concerns among unions and port officials about its potential impact on the city’s shipping industry. (more…)
Phoenix Coyotes sale could be resolved next week
The fate of the Phoenix Coyotes sale should be resolved next week, as the NHL has set July 2 as a drop-dead date to make a deal and a potential owner pitching a $15-million annual subsidy to run the arena. (more…)
Interest in new arena simmering in Seattle
Investors have approached Seattle officials about a privately financed new arena in the Safeco Field area — an effort that could bring the NBA or NHL to the Emerald City. There aren’t many details forthcoming about the group, although it apparently includes former Sonics GM Wally Walker, as well as an investor who controls land […]
