Doug Thornton
Doug Thornton
rebuilding symbol
I think it could be a symbol for the rebuilding of New Orleans.
encouraged second walking
I'm a little more encouraged after walking through it a second time.
rebirth recovery symbol
It is a symbol of the recovery and rebirth of New Orleans.
dome good memories perhaps rebuilding symbol
I think it could be a symbol perhaps of the rebuilding of New Orleans. There are a lot of good memories in the dome too.
demolish dome start
They'll tell us if we should rehabilitate the dome or demolish it and start over.
america damaged image operations orleans roof shows side
I think the image of New Orleans that America had was that image of the damaged roof. It was very, very important to us not only from the operations side to get the roof temporarily repaired, but symbolically. ... It shows we are making progress.
covered flood management million protection risk storm
The Superdome is covered through risk management. We have $100 million for flood protection and $500 million for storm damage.
box dome goes locker nfl press ready rooms
If everything goes well, we will have the dome football-ready in November. The seating areas, locker rooms and press box will be ready and up to NFL standards.
dome early future point speculate whether
It's very early at this point to speculate about the future of the Dome and whether it can be repaired.
building happens whatever
This will make this a better building for all the users, whatever happens to the Saints.
assistance discuss extent offered opportunity role saints
We've not had the opportunity to discuss what role SMG will play, but we've offered our assistance to the extent that it is necessary. LSU and the Saints want our help.
dome next ready
We're working to make the Dome ready for the next season.