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BY CARSON WEAVER

New $1B Astrodome concept revealed

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Astrodome Conservancy ocials said they will propose Vision: Astrodome as a component of the NRG Master Plan, and will conduct a feasibility study to determine the economic viability of the concept.

On Nov. 13, The Astrodome Conservancy revealed plans for a $1 billion redevelopment concept—Vision: Astrodome—that would feature four buildings inside the arena with new arena space for events and entertainment. The redeveloped dome would be surrounded by restaurants, retail and oce spaces as well as commercial-use spaces, according to a Nov. 13 news release. The new plans also propose additional parking, storage and animal holding facilities underneath a new ground oor. Houston-based architect Gensler began designing the new vision for the Astrodome in 2023, which proposed 450,000 square feet of revenue-generating space, according to the release. A 2020 survey done by the Astrodome Conservancy showed 86% of respondents believe the world’s Œrst domed stadium,

Vision: Astrodome would bring a new event oor under the iconic roof of the Astrodome.

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which has been dormant for 15 years, can and should be reused. Astrodome Conservancy Chair Phoebe Tudor said in the release that the dome’s status as a Texas historical landmark could leverage private investment funding, minimizing public investment.

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