Super Bowl-related Activity at The Commons
Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 10:26AM
Via an e-newsletter from Green Minneapolis:
NOTE: The NFL and its vendors will begin working in the area this weekend. Here is an overview of what's in store:
Super Bowl at The Commons - Overview:
- The East Block of The Commons will be an entry point to the stadium on game day. There will be no public activities at The Commons in the week prior to the game.
- The East Block of The Commons will be closed to the public from January 6 - February 9, 2018.
- The West Block of The Commons will remain open and accessible for public use from January 6 - February 9, 2018.
- Commons hosts will continue to assist visitors, remove trash, etc. on the West Block of the park.
Public Meeting about Super Bowl activity:
Join Kyle Chank, Vice President of Operations & Logistics for Super Bowl Host Committee, and Council Member Lisa Goodman for an informational meeting on how the Super Bowl will effect your neighborhood. Hear how the event will benefit residents and how you can participate in all of the events around town. Learn more about travel, security and the great events happening in your neighborhood.
Both meetings will occur January 11 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave S:
6:00 - 7:15pm: Geared towards residents living close to NICOLLET MALL AND THE CONVENTION CENTER
7:30 - 8:15pm: Geared towards residents living close to THE STADIUM
Key Dates for Commons activity:
- January 4/5: Commons restrooms relocated to West Block near Portland Avenue/5th Street
- January 5: East Block/NFL: Equipment delivery
- January 6: East Block/NFL: Protective flooring and perimeter fence installation begins
- January 7: East Block/NFL: Tent installation begins
- January 15: East Block/NFL: Interior tent buildout
- January 23: East Block/NFL: Audio and visual, wayfinding screens, graphics installation.
There will be some sound testing during setup, but systems will only operate on game day, or if temperatures are particularly low and equipment needs to stay warm.
- February 2: Removal of restrooms on West Block.
There will be no public restrooms available at The Commons until Feb 12.
- February 4: Super Bowl
All attendees exit the game on the west side of the stadium, headed toward downtown ~10pm. Expect significant pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood.
- February 5-9: East Block/NFL: Clean up and load-out
- February 12: Reinstallation of Commons restrooms on East Block
More information:
Please see the Host Committee's Know Before You Go guide and website for more information about activities and happenings in town, as well as key transit and traffic information.
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