In 2017, an iconic new venue in Atlanta will open its doors: Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It will be home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United and will also host major events.
It will have a retractable hard-top roof inspired by the oculus in the ancient Roman Pantheon, Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s retractable roof can open in 10 minutes or less to let the sunshine and fresh air in.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium By the Numbers:
- 71,000 seating capacity (expandable to 75k)
- 7,500 club seats
- 190 suites
- 63,800 scoreboard size in sq ft. (1st in NFL)
- 14.5 roof size in acres
- 58 scoreboard height in feet
- 21,000 parking spaces
- 700 concession points of sale
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will incorporate the latest in sustainable advancements related to design, construction and operations, becoming a model of healthy environments for healthy bodies.
Water Conservation
The stadium design and operating plans anticipate the achievement of all LEED water-related credits, a first for any sports facility. This includes water use efficiency and rainwater capture and reuse.
Renewable Energy
Solar PV panels will be installed on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium site and GWCC campus. In addition, electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in various parking areas.
Energy Usage Reduction
An “open stadium” operational approach to the facility provides opportunities to use natural light and outside air to reduce energy usage. In addition, building control systems will manage and monitor energy consumption including lighting and heating/cooling use, and LED lighting will reduce energy usage by as much as 50 percent.
Alternative Transportation
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium site provides excellent transit access for patron use, with three MARTA rail line stations within .7 miles or less of the building. The new stadium property layout also encourages use of bicycle and alternative fuel vehicle usage through direct connection to the Atlanta Bike Trail Network and the availability of electric vehicle charging stations. In addition, pedestrian-friendly walking paths allow for easy connectivity between the communities on the west side of the stadium and the downtown area to the east.
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