The Operations Manager proposes building a retractable roof stadium to replace Tropicana Field by 2021. Tropicana Field currently ranks 30th out of 30 MLB stadiums and has the second fewest seating capacity. It is old, outdated, and the catwalks interfere with gameplay. The proposal is to build a new stadium with a retractable roof to improve the fan experience and address the deficiencies of the current stadium. The summary will include design images, benefits, and timeline for completion.

1. By: Jordan Brong - Operations Manager
Fan Experience Proposal

2. Picture This!

3. Tropicana Field

4. America’s Pastime

5. What our fans are
saying
Ranked 30th out
of 30 by Forbes for
MLB stadiums
Second fewest seating
capacity in the MLB
Catwalks interfere
with gameplay
Old and outdated
Stadium

6. Solution
Build a retractable roof in time for the 2021 season

7. What will it look like?

8. Benefits

9. Timeline

10. #Raysup

11. Questions?

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