New University of Oregon Arena

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New University of Oregon Arena
Location Eugene, Oregon
Opened 2010 (projected)
Owner University of Oregon
Construction cost $200 million (USD)
Architect TVA Architects
Ellerbe Becket
Tenants Oregon Ducks (NCAA) (2010-present)
Capacity 12,500 - 13,000

The New University of Oregon Arena is a description of a planned 12,500 seat multi-purpose arena in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The new arena will be the home of the University of Oregon Ducks basketball teams and will replace McArthur Court. It is scheduled to be built on the east side of campus at the corner of Franklin Blvd. and Villard St. The prominent location on the corner of campus means that the building will act as a gateway to campus as people arrive from I-5. If all goes according to plan, the arena will be complete for the 2010-2011 basketball season.

The new arena is projected to cost $200 million[1] and is being designed as collaboration between TVA Architects of Portland, Oregon and Ellerbe Becket of Kansas City, Missouri.[2]


[edit] Criticism

The projected construction cost of $200 million will make it the most expensive on campus basketball arena in the United States, and it expected be financed by state-backed 30-year bonds[1]. The university has been criticized for overstating the income estimates.[3]

There is also concern from the community about the lack of parking space as well as trash disposal during events.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ UO sports arena: Creative financing or a dubious IOU? - OregonLive.com
  2. ^ New-look arena - OregonLive.com: Behind The Ducks Beat
  3. ^ Arena report shows early skepticism, Oregon Daily Emerald 02-11-2008
  4. ^ Arena project raises concern in community, Oregon Daily Emerald 01-30-2008

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