Stadium Discussion

I heard from a lot of people in construction that once foundation is set, which takes the longest time, the rest goes up really quickly. So I can't wait to start seeing the progress!!!
I hope someone can set up a cam somewhere...

ha. if a camera setup was possible, i think someone would have done it already.

what are the chances someone can sneak a solar powered LTE camera on the side of citi field to capture the progress?

i think the club probably has a camera setup somewhere to take a timelapse of the stadium build and they'll share it some day. but who knows? maybe not.

it is absolutely very exciting. This time next year, they'll be laying down the sod and we'll be waiting for a drone tour.
 
I work in architecture and construction and generally resist this kind of timelapse camera on projects, even when the owners want to use the videos to promote progress and cultivate excitement.

As noted already, the foundation takes a long time without a lot of visible evidence, so the camera doesn't show much that builds excitement. Next, the steel and superstructure get erected, and the camera video shows LOTS of tangible progress daily- but that only creates false expectations for similar video excitement forthcoming. The final stages of interior fit-out and finishes are almost impossible to capture with an overall camera, and the daily timelapse of these final stages actually looks like nothing is getting done and creates more concern than excitement.

All of which is to say, a timelapse camera setup is possible, but it's a poor format for communicating actual construction progress and therefore building excitement and optimism for the stadium opening. The club should be sending out more announcements surrounding construction milestones, like they did with the first piece of steel installed. Communication focused on notable critical path achievements with some accompanying photos, instead of the hero drone cam, can be a lot more effective in building excitement towards the stadium opening.
 
I work in architecture and construction and generally resist this kind of timelapse camera on projects, even when the owners want to use the videos to promote progress and cultivate excitement.

As noted already, the foundation takes a long time without a lot of visible evidence, so the camera doesn't show much that builds excitement. Next, the steel and superstructure get erected, and the camera video shows LOTS of tangible progress daily- but that only creates false expectations for similar video excitement forthcoming. The final stages of interior fit-out and finishes are almost impossible to capture with an overall camera, and the daily timelapse of these final stages actually looks like nothing is getting done and creates more concern than excitement.

All of which is to say, a timelapse camera setup is possible, but it's a poor format for communicating actual construction progress and therefore building excitement and optimism for the stadium opening. The club should be sending out more announcements surrounding construction milestones, like they did with the first piece of steel installed. Communication focused on notable critical path achievements with some accompanying photos, instead of the hero drone cam, can be a lot more effective in building excitement towards the stadium opening.
Great post!
 
I work in architecture and construction and generally resist this kind of timelapse camera on projects, even when the owners want to use the videos to promote progress and cultivate excitement.

As noted already, the foundation takes a long time without a lot of visible evidence, so the camera doesn't show much that builds excitement. Next, the steel and superstructure get erected, and the camera video shows LOTS of tangible progress daily- but that only creates false expectations for similar video excitement forthcoming. The final stages of interior fit-out and finishes are almost impossible to capture with an overall camera, and the daily timelapse of these final stages actually looks like nothing is getting done and creates more concern than excitement.

All of which is to say, a timelapse camera setup is possible, but it's a poor format for communicating actual construction progress and therefore building excitement and optimism for the stadium opening. The club should be sending out more announcements surrounding construction milestones, like they did with the first piece of steel installed. Communication focused on notable critical path achievements with some accompanying photos, instead of the hero drone cam, can be a lot more effective in building excitement towards the stadium opening.
I mean I understand 100% what you're saying, but at least during this period when it's fun to watch... Me likes see girders 😂
 
I work in architecture and construction and generally resist this kind of timelapse camera on projects, even when the owners want to use the videos to promote progress and cultivate excitement.

As noted already, the foundation takes a long time without a lot of visible evidence, so the camera doesn't show much that builds excitement. Next, the steel and superstructure get erected, and the camera video shows LOTS of tangible progress daily- but that only creates false expectations for similar video excitement forthcoming. The final stages of interior fit-out and finishes are almost impossible to capture with an overall camera, and the daily timelapse of these final stages actually looks like nothing is getting done and creates more concern than excitement.

All of which is to say, a timelapse camera setup is possible, but it's a poor format for communicating actual construction progress and therefore building excitement and optimism for the stadium opening. The club should be sending out more announcements surrounding construction milestones, like they did with the first piece of steel installed. Communication focused on notable critical path achievements with some accompanying photos, instead of the hero drone cam, can be a lot more effective in building excitement towards the stadium opening.

Your post makes sense and I agree, the club should send out milestone announcements with photos and/or videos.

But timelapses are fun. A timelapse camera doesn't have to be the same as a live stream camera. It's for capturing the timelapse to be revealed once the stadium opens. It's not for communicating ongoing progress.

A live stream camera can allow supporters to check in on stadium progress while things are happening. As long as things are changing, why not have a camera for curious fans? Doing this in addition to milestone announcements would be fun and exciting for every type of fan, those who will keep the stream on their screen all day long and those who just want to check in once a month, for example.

Once construction moves indoors and the external view is no longer necessary, the live camera can be shut off and replaced with a message that says the construction phase has moved indoors and fans can look forward to the reveal in the coming months as the stadium prepares to open. Then we can move to construction worker body cam streams (just kidding).

No matter what, there will be excitement for the stadium. But I don't think it would hurt to have a live stream. Especially, since it barely costs anything to do.
 
Just a musing I had. There may also be legal reasons for not having a camera on an active work site. I think it’s one of the reasons so many construction sites are boxed in from the public and the public can’t see what’s going on.
 
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