bearcountry I think I agree with that except the concert thing. They already host concerts at the theater on campus. Not sure if they want to get into that business with Little Rock so close by. Especially with places like The Hall, Simmons Bank Arena, Rev Room, etc. Not to mention I think Hot Springs has a tough time filling up their arena regularly with events.
It’s all a delicate balance. I will be curious though if they will do a upper deck and lower deck or just one level.
As of now, my guess will be two levels because of the small footprint it sits on currently. Maybe something similar to Grand Canyon in that regard without a big middle video board (like High Point).
All that being said, originally I said 5,000-10,000. I think now I would see somewhere between 6,000 and 9,000 in a modern bowl setting.
Also, look at Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. It could work. Jack Stephens is fine for UALR, but I hope it’s more of a bowl like Simmons Bank just a smaller version. Maybe UCA would want a big walkway like Jack Stephens Center though.
