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in dollars) | architect = Populous〔 Astorino〔 Architectural Innovations〔 Fukui Architects〔 Lami Grubb〔 | project_manager = ICON Venue Group〔 | structural engineer = Thornton Tomasetti/Raudenbush | services engineer = M-E Engineers, Inc. | general_contractor = Hunt Construction Group〔 | main_contractors = Oxford Development Pittsburgh Arena Development, LP | former_names = | tenants = Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) (2010–present) Pittsburgh Power (AFL) (2011–2014) | seating_capacity = 18,387 (Ice hockey) 19,100 (Basketball) 16,280 (Arena Football) 14,536 (End stage) 19,758 (Center stage)〔 | dimensions = | scoreboard = 15x25 Mitsubishi "Black-Packaged LED" | publictransit= Steel Plaza }} Consol Energy Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that serves as home to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL), and was the home of the Arena Football League's (AFL) Pittsburgh Power from 2011 to 2014. Construction was completed on August 1, 2010,〔 and the arena opened in time for the 2010–11 NHL season.〔 It replaced the Penguins' former arena, Civic Arena (formerly known as Mellon Arena), which was completed in 1961. A ceremonial ground-breaking was held on August 14, 2008. The arena is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold-certified arena in both the NHL and AFL.〔 As soon as the center opened in 2010 it was lauded as one of the best arenas in the world, winning both "Best New Major Concert Venue" in the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards〔 and "Best NHL Arena" in the ''Sports Business Journal'' reader poll.〔http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=545499〕 The arena is named for Consol Energy, which purchased the naming rights in December 2008. ==Planning and funding== The Lemieux Group explored options to build a replacement for Pittsburgh Civic Arena, the oldest arena in the NHL, since its purchase of the Penguins in 1999.〔 In an attempt not to use public funding, the Penguins filed for a slots license under the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The Penguins were granted the license, though the decision of which casino company would receive approval was the Gaming Control Board's decision.〔 The Lemieux Group reached an agreement with Isle of Capri Casinos, which offered to fully fund a $290 million arena, if Capri could also construct a $500 million casino nearby.〔 Other casinos, including Majestic Star Casino and Forest City Enterprises, also agreed to partially contribute to the arena's funding.〔 On December 20, 2006, the Gaming Control Board awarded the license to Majestic Star Casino, who agreed to pay $7.5 million for the first 30 years,〔 in addition to the Penguins paying $4 million per year.〔〔 The casino experienced financial difficulty, which could have led to taxpayers financing the entire project. However, on August 14, 2008 the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board selected Neil Bluhm to take ownership of the casinos, which pulled the casinos out of risk of bankruptcy.〔 The arena's funding plan was agreed upon by Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl, and Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell on March 13, 2007, after much negotiation.〔 During negotiations, the Penguins explored moving the franchise to Kansas City or Las Vegas; after the deal was made the Penguins agreed to stay in Pittsburgh for at least thirty more years.〔 Lemieux later stated that relocating the franchise was never a possibility, but instead it was a negotiation tactic to help the team get funding for the arena from both state and local officials.〔 The arena was originally scheduled to open for the 2009–10 NHL season; however, this was pushed back to the 2010–11 NHL season.〔〔 The arena was expected to cost approximately $290 million, but rose to $321 million due to increased cost of steel and insurance.〔〔 The Penguins agreed to pay $3.8 million per year toward construction, with an additional $400,000 per year toward capital improvements.〔 After $31 million cost rise, the Penguins pledged an additional $15.5 million, while the State and Sports and Exhibition Authority split the difference.〔〔 In September 2009, the State contributed an additional $5.08 million from the "Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund" to cover a rising "interest on variable rate bonds".〔 The arena is expected to help the surrounding area grow financially; plans are in place to construct a bar and a grocery store nearby.〔〔 In October 2008, the Penguins reached an agreement with the Horizon Properties Group to build a 135-room hotel adjacent to the arena.〔〔 A "nationally-franchised hotel" is expected to open in August 2010.〔 A 15-foot montage of pictures inspired by the works of August Wilson will be created for Fifth and Centre Avenues.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Consol Energy Center」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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