MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings fans are expressing strong opinions about features they want in the team’s new stadium, from wanting a retractable roof to more leg room.
An architect with the Dallas-based architectural firm that’s designing the $1 billion stadium listened to public comments at a Minneapolis forum Monday night.
HKS Sports & Entertainment principal Mark Williams says the downtown Minneapolis stadium will be architecturally distinct, will reflect the personality of the team and the state of Minnesota, and will also be suited to host other major events.
Fans had their own quirky ideas. Season ticket holder Jeff Jackson says the stadium’s ceiling should have acoustical tiles to make game days louder. Brandon Fraher says it should be shaped like a giant castle to pay tribute to the original Vikings.
