SAVANNAH ARENA

COMMUNITY MEETING 1 / SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

3

May 2015 Contract for Arena study approved by City Council

Fall 2015 Subcommittee reports released

May 2016 Study presented by Barrett Sports

December 2017 Council awards Arena project management to Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

June 2018 Council Awards design contract to Perkins+Will

September 2018 Community Meeting 1

Recommend award of Construction Manager at Risk

October 2018 Community Meeting 2 – Oct. 30

Fall 2021 Anticipated Arena Opening

PROJECT TIMELINESavannah Arena

4

• Market Analysis

• Preliminary Facility Characteristics

• Site Considerations

• Preliminary Construction Cost Estimates

• Financial Analysis

• Economic Impact Analysis

BARRETT SPORTS GROUP STUDYSavannah Arena

5

Arena Program Recommendations

• 360 Degree - 8,500–9,500 seats

• 270 Degree(EndStage) - 7,500–8,000 seats

• Suites12–15

• Club Seats 350–450

BARRETT SPORTS GROUP STUDYSavannah Arena Recommendations

6

• Business Development

• Community Education & Engagement

• Greenway Planning

• Mobility & Transportation

• Programming Potential

• Utilization of Current Civic Center

https://www.savannahga.gov/2363/Arena-Subcommittees

ARENA ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTSSavannah Arena

7

ARENA SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONSSavannah Arena

• Develop transportation infrastructure and signage that facilitates commercial, office, and residential development.

• Ensure primary roads servicing the district are widened to support business development (Gwinnett Avenue and Stiles Avenue).

• Develop the district as a “destination” for out-of-town visitors and locals.

• Support other developments to establish and 18-hour a day 7-day a week activity center

• Coordinate the development of event specific routes with Chatham Area Transit

• The development of a Greenway along the Springfield Canal.

8

PROJECT OVERVIEW Savannah Arena

JLL

Polote Corporation

Greenline Architecture

Perkins + Will

Goode Van Slyke

Hussey Gay Bell

Coastline

Mandel Design

Symbioscity

Program Manager

Design Team

Construction Manager Operator

Selection on Sep 13 City Council Agenda

RFP out for bidContract award Nov/Dec 2018

9

PROJECT SCHEDULE Savannah Arena

ArenaOpens!

10

PRACTICE AREAS

8FOUNDED IN

1935STUDIOS

26

TOTAL STAFF

2500+ Corporate + Commercial Healthcare

Science + Technology Higher Education

K-12 Education Transportation

Civic + Cultural Sports + RecreationDISCIPLINES

5Aarhus

AtlantaAustinBostonCharlotteChicagoCopenhagenDallas

Denver

DubaiDurhamHoustonLondonLos AngelesMiamiMinneapolisNew YorkOttawa

San FranciscoSão PauloSavannahSeattleShanghaiTorontoVancouverWashington, DC

PERKINS+WILL AT A GLANCE /

Architecture

Interior Design

Branded Environments

Planning + Strategies

Urban Design

11

1st Bank Center / ColoradoAllen Event Center / TexasAlliant Energy Center Master Plan / WisconsinBrookdale College Collins Arena / New JerseyCedar Park H-E-B Center / TexasColorado State Fair Arena / ColoradoCU Boulder Coors Events Center Improvements / ColoradoCross Insurance Arena Renovation / MaineCross Insurance Center / MaineCure Insurance Center / New JerseyErie Insurance Arena Renovation / PennsylvaniaFort Wayne Event Center Study / IndianaGrand Junction Event Center Study / ColoradoGreat Falls Event Center Study / Montana High Point Univ. Arena / North CarolinaHutchinson Sports Arena Renovation / KansasInner Mongolia Arena / ChinaItawamba College Davis Event Center / MississippiOrleans Arena / NevadaPepperdine Univ. Events Center / CaliforniaRacine Event Center Study / WisconsinSanta Ana Star Center / New MexicoSilverstein Eye Centers Arena / MissouriSLU Chaifetz Arena / MissouriSouth Coast Arena / NevadaSouth Dakota State Arena Renovation / South DakotaTahoe South Events Center Study / NevadaTim’s Toyota Center / ArizonaUnited Wireless Arena / KansasToyota Town Center / WashingtonUniv. of Denver Magness Arena / ColoradoUniv. of Dayton Arena Renovation / OhioUniv. of Richmond Robins Center Reno. / Virginia

30+ MID-SIZE ARENAS

DENNY SANFORD PREMIER CENTER / SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

12

The PPL Center is:• An Event Center

• A Civic Plaza

• A Connector

• A Street Activator

• A Dining District

• An Urban Destination

• A Mixed Use Development –Restaurant/Office/Retail Space

• A Hotel

• Hidden Parking Decks

• A Clinical Healthcare Facility

WE UNDERSTANDLARGE, COMPLEX, URBAN PROJECTS

PPL CENTER / ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

13

• Savannah Harbor Development Master Plan

• Turner Field Neighborhoods LCI Plan• Atlanta BeltLine Corridor Design• Georgia Power Master Plan• Georgia Tech Enterprise Park• City of Atlanta Council District 3 Master

Plan• Midtown Owner’s Manual Develop. Guide• Gulch Redevelopment – Atlanta• Atlanta Dairies• Opus No. 2• Elsas West• LaGrange Corridor Plan• Resora – Albany, Georgia• The Packing District Master Plan - Orlando• US Space and Rocket Center• Innovation Square – Gainesville, Florida• South Sheridan Road Corridor Plan• 100RC Resilience Louisville [Phase 1]

URBAN MIXED-USE & MASTER PLAN EXPERIENCE

TURNER FIELD NEIGHBORHOODS LCI PLAN / ATLANTA, GEORGIA

14

• Provide a “first class” entertainment venue for the community, performers and businesses

• A flexible arena that can host a wide array of events: concerts, basketball, arena football, hockey, and family shows

• Activate new retail businesses and restaurants in the Canal District

• Enhance pedestrian connections to downtown

PROJECT VISIONSavannah Arena

15

16

17

PARKING PLANSavannah Arena

• Proposed structured parking locations

• Avoid surface parking to preserve space for development

• Parking serves new retail and commercial businesses when the arena is not in use

ARENA

18

ARENA PROJECT SCOPESavannah Arena

• State-of-the-Art multipurpose arena building and associated site utilities.

• Springfield Canal widening

• Stiles Avenue improvements

ARENA SITEEXTENTS

19

EXTERIOR / THE CANAL

20

EXTERIOR / ARRIVAL AND PREGAME

21

BOWL / FLEXIBILITY

22

eSports Concert

Fair / Trade Show ConvocationDebate

BOWL / FLEXIBILITY

23

PREMIUM SEATING

24

CONCESSIONS

25

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

Bryan County

Greater East Savannah

Effingham County

Unincorporated Chatham (Other than islands)

Greater West Savannah

Pooler

Southside

Midtown

Islands

Greater Downtown

0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16%

Other respondents: Garden City, Port Wentworth, South Carolina, Tybee Island, Bloomingdale, Thunderbolt, Vernonburg

Community SurveyOver 900 Responses!

26

WHAT FEATURES INSIDE THE ARENA ARE MOST IMPORTANT?

Executive Suites / Premium Seating

Open concourse areas overlooking the arena floor

Other (please specify)

State of the art video boards

Host community / corporate events

State of the art technology

Family-oriented areas

Diverse viewing options

Unique / local food and beverage

Comfortable fixed seating

Flexibility of the arena floor

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Community Survey

27

WHAT FEATURES OUTSIDE THE ARENA ARE MOST IMPORTANT?

Other (please specify)

Family-oriented features, such as outdoorlearning or activity space

Plaza area / civic space

Space for food trucks

Outdoor café / restaurant areas accessibleeven when the arena is not open

Shade trees / green space

Parking

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Community Survey

28

RANK THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:

Easy access by ride-share service (Uber,

Lyft, taxi, etc.)

Easy access to andfrom parking

Easy access byshuttle / transit

Easy access by bike /walking

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

Community Survey

29

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR THE ARENA TO BE CONSIDERED A SUCCESS?

A place that draws the entire community together. It needs to host events that appeal to a broad spectrum of people.

Used by a wide variety of types of events and that people from all walks of life feel comfortable and welcome attending events in the building.

Great entertainment

Diverse events

Attract top talent

Safe and accessible

Security

Flexibility

The number and types of events hosted

Activities for all citizens

Beautiful design

To truly become a magnet in the community and to promote economic development

Easy access by walking and biking.

Eco-friendly buildingA space people enjoy whether an event is happening or not.

Community Survey

30

www.savannahga.gov/arena• Survey

• Email sign-up

• Background information

Next Community Meeting

October 30th, 6:00 p.m.

NEXT STEPSStay In Touch

31

• Talk with the team members – but also write down your ideas!

• Use sticky notes to provide comments

• What you want to see

• What you don’t want to see

• Questions, comments – tell us what is on your mind!

• Comment cards also available

FOR THIS EVENINGInstructions Share Your

Ideas!

32

THE LOCAL ECONOMY: Local Business Opportunities

SITE ACCESS: How Do I Get There?

DISTRICT PLAN: The Big Picture

THE MAIN EVENT: Site and Arena DesignPlace a dot on your 3 favorite images! Use a sticky note to tell us why!

I WANT THE ARENA TO BE…

BREAK OUT STATIONSSavannah Arena

33

Thank You For Coming Tonight!

Meeting Adjourns at 7:30 p.m.

www.savannahga.gov/arena