Love it. Hate it.
Tear it down or recreate it.
The decaying, outdated and unused Astrodome is one of Houston’s greatest cultural and architectural landmarks. The fact that $105 million now will be used to renovate the former home of the Astros and Oilers – the money finally greenlighted after years of public arguments and following the destruction from Hurricane Harvey – is also very Houston.
Harris County commissioners voted unanimously to modernize the much-loved/loathed Dome, approving a multi-stage project that eventually will transform the embarrassing eyesore next to NRG Stadium into a venue that will house conventions, conferences, festivals and more. Of course, the once-brilliant Eighth Wonder of the World also will honor our car-obsessed city with about 1,400 new parking spaces.
Read more at Chron.com