Good call... not sure how I missed that badly on that one. Edited the video to correct that (...and by edited I mean there's no #9 on the list anymore haha)
You need to add The Reynolds Arena in Darlington. A 25,000 seat stadium for Darlington Football Club, who were getting an average attendance of less than 2000. They played there for just nine years before going bust.
Add Buddh International Circuit. Since it's opening in 2011, it hosted 2xFormula One and 1xMotorcycle Grand Prix. It's stand out features include: 110,000 empty seats in the grandstands with a total of few girls present to take selfies during this three events.
You read my mind with your first comment. When I saw the title to your video, I said to myself, each major city in the US can point to failed policies where the public is on the hook for new facilities before the old facilities are paid for. Proponents always state that without these pro teams and facilities, municipalities will miss out on revenue but most studies show that this claim doesn’t hold water. Public spending on privately owned sports franchises typically yields a breakeven at best and more often than not a net loss to taxpayers. The people who don’t loose are the team owners who’s teams appreciate exponentially through taxpayers largesse. In this scenario, costs are socialized but profits are privatized. Taxpayers should demand a stop to these practices and say no to sport franchise facilities folly.
If you were going to do any Atlanta stadium, it should've been the former Omni Coliseum. Built in 1972, one of its features was a weathering steel facade, which was considered innovative for the time; however, this proved to be a terrible decision, as the weathering steel had rusted more than intended due to Atlanta's humid climate, leading to its demolition in 1997 and replacement by State Farm Arena on its footprint.
Good content, but you need to revise the section pertaining to Montreal's Olympic Stadium. For instance, it wasn't a piece of the tower that fell into the playing field, it was a portion of one of the buttresses. Another time snow weighing on the kevlar roof tore a large hole and snow poured into the interior damaging several booths of a trade show taking place at the time. The iconic tower has been completely retrofitted and modernized. It was turned into office and public places. There's also an observation deck on top, a fully functional recreation area with a restaurant/bar, club. The Velodrome was converted into a botanical garden and the aquatic center continues to function. As far as teams playing in the Stadium or concert I have no data on that. The structure is considered to be an architectural marvel albeit costly. However, the ballooning costs had more to do with Socialist wasteful spending and internal unions power play.
In my opinion the best sports stadiums, arenas, tracks, etc are the ones you can walk around the concourses around the whole thing. Especially if you can see the whole sporting arena
Is Beijing National Stadium a failed project? No, it was originally positioned as a multi-purpose venue and holds many activities every year. For example, it will be transformed into an ice and snow park until February.
To your last point: It used to be that everybody wanted to host the Olympics. Now, with past Olympic venues struggling to find use for the (sometimes) Billions spent on stadiums, etc. after the games are over (two good examples are when Greece and Brazil hosted the Olympics), those stadiums don't get used much, if at all. So now, it's only the wealthiest major cities bidding for having the Olympics. Prediction: Summer Olympics in the UAE or similar oil-rich kingdom sometime in the future....🥵😬
I doubt that Australia will end up being able to afford the Summer Games in 2032. So it may end up being up to LA to reuse it's 2028 facilities again, or there simply won't be a 2032 games. And after that, you are probably right. The Summer Games will be renamed the Middle-Eastern Games. And how anyone will be able to afford the Winter Games by then? (What with having to artificially create that much snow).
Or like Brisbane Australia for the 2032 Games, no other cities wanted the games and Brisbane was awarded the games essentially by default. There were 2 other applicants but clearly not viable options. Now there is considerable discussion about the stadium, another ‘white elephant’ in the making.
Why not mentioning Le Vele di Calatrava in Rome, a swimming venue planned for a world championship in early 2000s. Never completed and still not in use.
I wouldn't call Richfield coliseum or the Georgia dome failed venues.. The Cavs moved downtown because of the revitalization of that area and the Georgia dome was replaced by a bigger better venue.. both served their teams and cities for multiple years well.. so IMHO you reached on those two.
Not if the stadiums are built for a temporary event like the Olympics or a World Cup. Then those stadiums go to rot for the most part. See: 2016 Rio Olympics
Montreal was way overpriced. However, the Expos played there for two plus decades. The roof has been a failure yes, and It is a white elephant. However, compared to a few on here It is a roaring success
Montréal was foolishly designed for the one time Olympic games instead of using foresight and building it for the sports played after the games. Maybe get a North American designer instead of a pompous French one. Been there literally 100 times+ and I miss the Expos. ⚾
The Montreal Olympic stadium is currently in the process of fitting a permanent steel roof. The stadium will be reopened in 2028. th-cam.com/video/_7-YEcr5wvg/w-d-xo.html
Is Beijing National Stadium a failed project? No, it was originally positioned as a multi-purpose venue and holds many activities every year. For example, it will be transformed into an ice and snow park until February. th-cam.com/video/8DCMrNTp8Xk/w-d-xo.html
All sorts have been failing fast for the past couple of decades. As sports agencies have been supporting woke ideas. Bring sport to the forefront and drop politics. And they may be able to save sports.
Did this video go from 10 (Lithuania) to 8 (Broomfield)? Where's 9?
Turner Field is still standing, it’s been repurposed as a football stadium by Georgia State. The site you showed was Atlanta Fulton County Stadium.
Good call... not sure how I missed that badly on that one. Edited the video to correct that (...and by edited I mean there's no #9 on the list anymore haha)
You need to add The Reynolds Arena in Darlington. A 25,000 seat stadium for Darlington Football Club, who were getting an average attendance of less than 2000. They played there for just nine years before going bust.
That's a crazy one, thanks for the suggestion!
In the base of the Montreal Stadium tower is a former velodrome/curling rink. It was measured in metric and built in feet and inches.
The idea of tax payers funding these monstrosities is repugnante. If they can't support themselves, they aren't necessary.
Add Buddh International Circuit. Since it's opening in 2011, it hosted 2xFormula One and 1xMotorcycle Grand Prix. It's stand out features include: 110,000 empty seats in the grandstands with a total of few girls present to take selfies during this three events.
To them, "Formula One" is some kind of Skin Cream....🙄🤣
Knowing how many cute Viet girls there are I'd probably go tbh
You read my mind with your first comment. When I saw the title to your video, I said to myself, each major city in the US can point to failed policies where the public is on the hook for new facilities before the old facilities are paid for. Proponents always state that without these pro teams and facilities, municipalities will miss out on revenue but most studies show that this claim doesn’t hold water. Public spending on privately owned sports franchises typically yields a breakeven at best and more often than not a net loss to taxpayers. The people who don’t loose are the team owners who’s teams appreciate exponentially through taxpayers largesse. In this scenario, costs are socialized but profits are privatized. Taxpayers should demand a stop to these practices and say no to sport franchise facilities folly.
I protest the number 4 entry. I thought the Georgia Dome was a successful venue despite its short life.
It was
Your narration has really improved recently 👍
And if nothing else, thank goodness that an actual human being is talking, instead of a piece of software. I cannot stand those any longer.
The next video you should do is one on the Richmond coliseum
The Georgia Dome was demolished to help erase the memory of UGA’s loss to WVU.
If you were going to do any Atlanta stadium, it should've been the former Omni Coliseum. Built in 1972, one of its features was a weathering steel facade, which was considered innovative for the time; however, this proved to be a terrible decision, as the weathering steel had rusted more than intended due to Atlanta's humid climate, leading to its demolition in 1997 and replacement by State Farm Arena on its footprint.
Good content, but you need to revise the section pertaining to Montreal's Olympic Stadium. For instance, it wasn't a piece of the tower that fell into the playing field, it was a portion of one of the buttresses. Another time snow weighing on the kevlar roof tore a large hole and snow poured into the interior damaging several booths of a trade show taking place at the time. The iconic tower has been completely retrofitted and modernized. It was turned into office and public places. There's also an observation deck on top, a fully functional recreation area with a restaurant/bar, club. The Velodrome was converted into a botanical garden and the aquatic center continues to function. As far as teams playing in the Stadium or concert I have no data on that. The structure is considered to be an architectural marvel albeit costly. However, the ballooning costs had more to do with Socialist wasteful spending and internal unions power play.
Does the Motocross still happen in Montreal? Aside that, I don't think anything but mice or homeless use the Big O.
@raccoon874 go eat some guano and quit bitching.
5:59 thanks Russia
In my opinion the best sports stadiums, arenas, tracks, etc are the ones you can walk around the concourses around the whole thing. Especially if you can see the whole sporting arena
It's a good day when building tales uploads
It is really reaching to call the Georgia Dome a failure. 25 years is a long time for these structures.
I think this guy has an issue with Atlanta.
No it's not.
30 years should be minimum for stadiums
Is Beijing National Stadium a failed project? No, it was originally positioned as a multi-purpose venue and holds many activities every year. For example, it will be transformed into an ice and snow park until February.
Half a billion for an ice skating rink is quite a lot of money.
I’m perplexed, you went from #10, to #8, you skipped over #9, why? Just curious
Read the pinned comment. This explains why
@@archstanton6102There isn't a pinned comment.
@@robertmcnearny9222 OK, try the comment the channel creator responded to. It is about what the original No 9 was cut out.
To your last point: It used to be that everybody wanted to host the Olympics. Now, with past Olympic venues struggling to find use for the (sometimes) Billions spent on stadiums, etc. after the games are over (two good examples are when Greece and Brazil hosted the Olympics), those stadiums don't get used much, if at all. So now, it's only the wealthiest major cities bidding for having the Olympics. Prediction: Summer Olympics in the UAE or similar oil-rich kingdom sometime in the future....🥵😬
I doubt that Australia will end up being able to afford the Summer Games in 2032. So it may end up being up to LA to reuse it's 2028 facilities again, or there simply won't be a 2032 games. And after that, you are probably right. The Summer Games will be renamed the Middle-Eastern Games.
And how anyone will be able to afford the Winter Games by then? (What with having to artificially create that much snow).
Or like Brisbane Australia for the 2032 Games, no other cities wanted the games and Brisbane was awarded the games essentially by default. There were 2 other applicants but clearly not viable options. Now there is considerable discussion about the stadium, another ‘white elephant’ in the making.
#9 was such a failure it failed to show up in the video
Why not mentioning Le Vele di Calatrava in Rome, a swimming venue planned for a world championship in early 2000s. Never completed and still not in use.
I wouldn't call Richfield coliseum or the Georgia dome failed venues.. The Cavs moved downtown because of the revitalization of that area and the Georgia dome was replaced by a bigger better venue.. both served their teams and cities for multiple years well.. so IMHO you reached on those two.
The waste is mind boggling. Its good sports generate do much money. Some on these were beautiful. Especially the one in Ukraine.
Not if the stadiums are built for a temporary event like the Olympics or a World Cup. Then those stadiums go to rot for the most part. See: 2016 Rio Olympics
Went to the Donbass arena twice in 2012.
If you want to look at Olympic legacy, London is the benchmark.
Stomach churning nausea adding all those big big numbers up…ugh.
Canada's Olympic stadium looks like star trek ship
mercedes Benz stadium looks like it fell down accidentally, What a HOT MESS!!!!
why does the video say "Turner Field" at #9 but go straight from #10 to
8 , totally missing Turner Field? Theres no Victoria Stadium either.
Why did you go from number 10 to number eight?
Montreal was way overpriced. However, the Expos played there for two plus decades. The roof has been a failure yes, and It is a white elephant. However, compared to a few on here It is a roaring success
I wouldn’t call the Georgia dome a failure
Number 9 was so bad, it was skipped. 🤷
The Georgia Dome was a failure? No. Incorrect. I actually attended the final event there.
Montréal was foolishly designed for the one time Olympic games instead of using foresight and building it for the sports played after the games. Maybe get a North American designer instead of a pompous French one. Been there literally 100 times+ and I miss the Expos. ⚾
Can I add the Montreal Olympic stadium to the list as a White elephant.
cost taxpayers like 2 billion, so yeah
The Montreal Olympic stadium is currently in the process of fitting a permanent steel roof. The stadium will be reopened in 2028.
th-cam.com/video/_7-YEcr5wvg/w-d-xo.html
I think these stadiums are totally out of hand. Thats from high-school stadium on up
Is Beijing National Stadium a failed project? No, it was originally positioned as a multi-purpose venue and holds many activities every year. For example, it will be transformed into an ice and snow park until February.
th-cam.com/video/8DCMrNTp8Xk/w-d-xo.html
You lost me when you went form 10 to 8. Really this was the beginning of your video.
Thanks for watching!
All sorts have been failing fast for the past couple of decades. As sports agencies have been supporting woke ideas. Bring sport to the forefront and drop politics. And they may be able to save sports.