100 days and counting. (neighborhood, construction, public transportation)

[Broadrippleguy]

This Thread will be used for Updates and news etc. on Super Bowl 46.
So far how do you think the city has prepared for this? what do you think should be done in a last minute fix to make sure this Super Bowl goes smoothly.
Besides all the construction in Downtown
*Georgia Street lol* What other areas do you think need to be worked on before the big game?
This is our chance to shine and show the world we are a World Class City

[grmasterb]

Originally Posted by Broadrippleguy

This Thread will be used for Updates and news etc. on Super Bowl 46.
So far how do you think the city has prepared for this? what do you think should be done in a last minute fix to make sure this Super Bowl goes smoothly.
Besides all the construction in Downtown
*Georgia Street lol* What other areas do you think need to be worked on before the big game?
This is our chance to shine and show the world we are a World Class City

Pam Am Plaza.

Other than that, while I understand the former Nordstrom and Borders spaces can be used for SB events, I'd hope we'd know by the SB what is going to replace those merchants.

[Toxic Toast]

Here is an update. Vollrath Tavern in the Sacred Heart neighborhood closed this week, the owners sold out to a catering company who wants the space for the Super Bowl. I hope this does not become a trend. World class cities don't ***** out their cores for a one time event.

[grmasterb]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

Here is an update. Vollrath Tavern in the Sacred Heart neighborhood closed this week, the owners sold out to a catering company who wants the space for the Super Bowl. I hope this does not become a trend. World class cities don't ***** out their cores for a one time event.

But that's on a private owner, not the city. I have to figure the Vollrath was barely scraping by, so the owner decided to take the one-time cash infusion.

[Toxic Toast]

Originally Posted by grmasterb

But that's on a private owner, not the city. I have to figure the Vollrath was barely scraping by, so the owner decided to take the one-time cash infusion.

I know, and good for the owners. They are in a place where they no longer owe anyone money, which is one of the reasons they sold out.

I just hope this doesn't become a trend. What are we supposed to do with all those empty spaces in March?

Sorry, don't mean to sound contrarian.

[msamhunter]

You use the SB to help fill the vacancies downtown. Think of it as the world's largest marketing tool. You pull it off correctly, there will be companies/people looking at your city. You screw up well...

One of the glaring things that will be noticed for those not staying downtown is Indy's lack of public transportation. Another to be noticed is how unlike a lot of cities, everything sb related are within mere blocks from each other which is just a quick walk either outside or via skyway so that will be positive.

One of the things that irk me is reading the starnews comments from the people who are negative about any and everything there is to be negative about. Is the city spending money; uh yes! Any SB city is going to spend money as it has to market itself favorably to the masses. You have to spend money to make it and this is a huge opportunity to showcase what the city has to offer which could turn into jobs desperately need from shore to shore at this point.

[grmasterb]

Originally Posted by msamhunter

One of the glaring things that will be noticed for those not staying downtown is Indy's lack of public transportation.

The same thing is true of most Super Bowl host cities.

[Broadrippleguy]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

I know, and good for the owners. They are in a place where they no longer owe anyone money, which is one of the reasons they sold out.

I just hope this doesn't become a trend. What are we supposed to do with all those empty spaces in March?

Sorry, don't mean to sound contrarian.

Well Toxic for your Detroit Lions i actually want to see them go to the SB alongside either the Jets or Texans.
Detroit though would fit perfectly for NFC its 5 hours away atleast which is a good enough distance for most people to come and to stick around. Well also showing that the Lions CAN prove better than a 0-16 season.
Starting off with 5 wins in a row is amazing turnaround for any team and i know the Lions have the skill to go. Question is will they apply themselves or throw in the towel?
Its in Detroits hands if they try hard enough i have no doubt they are SB ready.
For the AFC i want to see a team like the Jets cause that would bring NYC to Indy which would be perfect
Also sadly the colts are out of the question for SB so maybe next season

[cityartisan]

Originally Posted by Broadrippleguy

For the AFC i want to see a team like the Jets cause that would bring NYC to Indy which would be perfect

Agreed. Go Jets!