TD Garden: Should it be replaced or upgraded? (merged)

[Celtics#18]

An aesthetically magnificent multipurpose arena might be what the Innovation District Needs

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2014/11/15/innovation/qhy7BbQiICARapsRJGsjaL/story.html#skip-target1

[Celtics#18]

A new arena definitely would need to be privately funded

[Celtics4ever]

We used to be royalty right now we are a baronet.

[Celtics#18]

We used to be royalty right now we are a baronet.

Hahahaha so true

[Celtics#18]

Amedities include but not limited too

Private Suite holder entrance and lobby
Private suite level washrooms
Multiple flat-panel televisions in every where
Wet bar and refrigerator
Reserved parking
Private club-guest only entry into the arena
Climate-controlled lounges with comfortable seating
Flat panel HD TVs
Upscale cuisine offerings to all and easily accessible to fans
Wider, cushioned seats with cup holders
Opportunity to purchase tickets to concerts and other stadium events (subject to availability)
Club seat/ box seats closer to the action

[Celtics#18]

food delivered to your seat

[Celtics#18]

Trickle Down Economics
Bigger Jubo tron
More Affordable Box seats closer to the action
Watch the game from your own private terrace with 16 luxury padded Directors’ armchairs or view the game from the comfort of your suite
Dedicated private entrance and lift to your suite
Access to your box three hours before the game and two hours post-game
Option to brand and personalise your suite
Complimentary use of your suite for non-game meetings*
42” plasma, surround sound TV and Wi-Fi technology
Allocation of standard game tickets for home and away games*
VIP pitch side matchday tour*
Five-course gourmet a la carte menu
Half-time and full-time refreshments
Full complimentary bar in your suite including signature wines and champagne
Gift of a framed signed shirt
Eight reserved car parking spaces included
Matchday programmes

[Roy H.]

Amedities include but not limited too

Private Suite holder entrance and lobby
Private suite level washrooms
Multiple flat-panel televisions in every where
Wet bar and refrigerator
Reserved parking
Private club-guest only entry into the arena
Climate-controlled lounges with comfortable seating
Flat panel HD TVs
Upscale cuisine offerings to all and easily accessible to fans
Wider, cushioned seats with cup holders
Opportunity to purchase tickets to concerts and other stadium events (subject to availability)
Club seat/ box seats closer to the action

These would all be nice things, but:

1) Would it be worth it to ownership to spend $700 million+ to make it happen;
2) Do fans want to see ticket prices increase significantly to fund these amenities; and
3) Is it a good expenditure of resources to put money into the stadium, possibly at the expense of the product on the floor?

[Celtics#18]

I think if we focus on a multi purpose arena it would bring down the expense. That's what they are doing with the Warriors new arena. If fan experience is enhanced than I think people are willing to pay more.

[Celtics#18]

3) Is it a good expenditure of resources to put money into the stadium, possibly at the expense of the product on the floor?

To my knowledge a new arena  has never hindered a team from getting good quality players. It's all about improving the fan experience to the max without it being an expense to the fans. To my knowledge Brooklyn doesn't have trouble filling their stadium and paying out their players.

[SHAQATTACK]

I like the old Garden .   

You don't want the enemy comfortable on your battleground .

I guess I'm more about the actual game than all the junk going around it ......I could care less about more TVs and such ...

I there for the game .....oh .....and a beer. 

[Celtics#18]

I think fans have always and will always dish out the money for good quality services. Again Brooklyn has a less loyal fanbase yet have no problem filling an arena. Also I think a multi-purpose arena could severely bring down costs. Brooklyn has better amenities and people are willing to pay for it. Proof is in the attendances.

[Celtics#18]

I like the old Garden .   

You don't want the enemy comfortable on your battleground .

I guess I'm more about the actual game than all the junk going around it ......I could care less about more TVs and such ...

I there for the game .....oh .....and a beer. 

I mean I think Brooklyn fans go to the Barclays Center for the game and don't see the ameditie as junk.
If the seat can be wider for overweight fans I think that's a good thing which enhance fan experience. If good healthy food is a available during a game to health conscious fans that enhances their experience. If the acoustics are better that enhances the fan experience.

I know most people wouldn't want to go too a basketball game and be the only one there because then the fan experience would be void of any energy.
There all these little changes that can make a big difference for Basketball fans.

[Roy H.]

I think fans have always and will always dish out the money for good quality services. Again Brooklyn has a less loyal fanbase yet have no problem filling an arena. Also I think a multi-purpose arena could severely bring down costs. Brooklyn has better amenities and people are willing to pay for it. Proof is in the attendances.

The Nets rank 18th in the NBA in terms of percentage of seats filled per game.  They rank 20th in fans per game.

The Magic play in the second newest arena in the NBA.  They rank 25th in terms of percentage of seats sold, and 21st in fans per game.

Your premise might be faulty.

[Celtics#18]

More handicap accessible areas enhance the fan experience for handicap people.