Is this the start of a new era for Tottenham Hotspur?
- Apr 4, 2017
- 2 min read
New football stadium designs have the ability to generate and enhance urban areas which is one of the reasons why Tottenham Hotspur will sort of part ways with a 118 year long history at ‘White Hart Lane’ with an extension transforming the stadium from a 35,000 seater to 61,000 making it the second biggest football stadium in the city after Wembley, boasting a 17,000-seat single-tier, the biggest of its kind in Europe with Germany’s Borussia Dortmund’s 14,000 single-tier being the closest match with the intimidating and encouraging atmosphere that Spurs plan to replicate.
Chairman Daniel Levy recently announced the new state-of-the-art single tier would be the ‘wall of sound’ and integral in not losing the atmosphere that some of the new stadiums in the country have lost in recent years. ‘the stadium atmosphere and fan experience are our priority and at the heart of design led by the best architects in the game in Populous’, he added. The construction of the stadium Is only in its seventh month with still a lot of ground work that’s yet to be done. A full year’s construction next season will mean a quicker construction but requires the club to look for a temporary ground for the 2017/18 season that have left many fans discontent and sceptical about claims that the team would have to play
in foreign territory for possibly over a season which could mean further travelling and a poor atmosphere which will most likely affect results. Despite these common concerns, the North London club’s hopeful and reassuring that their fans would be able to move into their new home by the 2018/19 season.
So where will the lilywhites play next season? They’ve negotiated a deal to play their Champions League home games at Wembley next season including all home/away, domestic cup and European games however a ground share at West Hams newish Olympic Stadium is also on the table. Spurs continue to play a role in the investment and wider regeneration of Tottenham post-riots alongside Haringey Council in a 20-year project that involves 10,000 new homes, improved transport links and healthcare facilities, 5,000 jobs and 1 million square foot of employment and commercial space. An overall world-class multi-purpose venue is in the works – banqueting facilities, a health centre, hotel, museum and a university technical college - a few extra bits that encompass the Northumberland Development Project that’ll enrich the area and excite the community.
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