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The initiation and feasibility stages of a stadium development project relate to the initial phases of work.

1. Initiation and feasibility overview

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Establishing a clear vision for a stadium development is critical in laying the foundations for all of the work that lies ahead in delivering a successful project.

1.1 The stadium vision

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Climate change refers to the long-term change of the average temperature and changes in weather patterns.

1.2 Climate change

Initiation and Feasibility - Site Selection Staging Image

This section highlights the many factors that influence whether a site could be suitable for a stadium development. If several sites are proposed, a suitability assessment could be undertaken to examine each of the factors for each site...

1.3 Site selection

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The need to consider the role that a stadium plays in its wider context is vital in terms of justifying the natural and financial resources required. These high-profile projects should be role models for positive urban development and regeneration.

1.4 Masterplan

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At the very start of any stadium project, it is important that the intended objectives and scope, as well as the approach to be adopted by the project team to achieve them, are clearly defined.

1.5 Project plan

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Once the stadium concept has been agreed between the project stakeholders, the viability of the proposed project should then be validated before further money and resources are committed.

1.6 Project feasibility

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Due to the scale and complexity of the structure and its large footprint, a football stadium is relatively expensive to build when compared to office or retail buildings.

1.7 Multi-use

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The project team will lead the stadium project from initiation towards operations. At the core of the project team is always the client’s team, who acts on behalf of and prepares the decision-making process for the stadium owner.