North Boulevard Town Square

[richyb83]

It has been an outstanding season for LSU baseball so far...a school all-time Best 52-9 record after beating Top Ranked Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament Championship this past Sunday...LSU/BR will host Regionals beginning tomorrow vs. SWAC Champion Jackson State at 2:00p.m. The game will only be on ESPN3 via internet or electronic devices...think it would be cool to be able to check the game out at the new Town Square...the message below said LSU beating Vandy was an upset...but really it's not that big of an upset...LSU is highly ranked enough!

 

 

 

LSU on the Town Square Beacon
Don't miss the chance to watch the LSU Fighting Tiger Baseball Team live on the Beacon screen this Friday afternoon. After upsetting Vanderbilt and winning the SEC championship, the Tigers will host their first regional game. The fourth ranked Tigers will take on Jackson State this Friday at 2 pm. Don't miss a minute of the action, live in North Boulevard Town Square!

Friday, May 31, 2PM
North Boulevard Town Square

[cajun]

Thanks for reminding me that it's streaming on ESPN3.

Productivity this afternoon will be low.

[richyb83]

LOL Cajun...no problem! It was not pretty...but LSU Won their Regional,,,.It won't get any easier in tonights Super Regional vs Oklahoma(Best 2 of 3) led by their ace-pitcher that was the 3rd Overall pick in the MLB Draft!

 

Standing room only at the stadium....Wonder how the crowds will be watching at Town Square??

 

#14 Oklahoma Sooners (43-19) vs. #1 LSU Fighting Tigers (55-9) #4 National Seed

 

 

 

 

Super Regionals on the Town Square Beacon
The Tigers' three-game series against OU will take place Friday through Sunday at Alex Box Stadium, with every game slotted for a 6 p.m. start. All games will be shown on the Town Square Media Beacon for those without tickets!

Friday, June 7, 6PM - Saturday, June 8, 6PM
Sunday- If Necessary
North Boulevard Town Square

[cajun]

Omaha bound!!!!!

[richyb83]

Omaha bound!!!!!

Yes indeed! Impressive; nearly flawless at the Super Regionals vs Oklahoma!!

 

Can hardly wait!!! L.S.U. (57-9) faces U.C.L.A....Sunday at 7:00p.m.  And surprisingly only 3 of the 8 National Seeds made it to the CWS!

 

Being a work night... wonder how many people/fans will be watching at the Square??

 

Edited June 15, 2013 by richyb83

[richyb83]

The Crest

The Crest looms over Galvez Plaza downtown. (Credit: Mike Buck)

  After delays, downtown sculpture and stage ready to go to work

http://digbatonrouge.com/article/the-crest-7048/

[cajun]

It looks like an outline of a giant chicken wing from this angle.

I'll be in town in October. I'll have to check it out. Thank for posting Richy!

Edited August 31, 2013 by cajun

[Antrell Williams]

It looks like an outline of a giant chicken wing from this angle.

I'll be in town in October. I'll have to check it out. Thank for posting Richy!

Seeing it in person, it really consumes you and fills the space nicely, I think. The blend of modern and the Gothic Revival of the Old Capitol works well. The new library will still improve on that.

[itsjustme3]

The Crest

The Crest looms over Galvez Plaza downtown. (Credit: Mike Buck) After delays, downtown sculpture and stage ready to go to work

http://digbatonrouge.com/article/the-crest-7048/

Money well spent

(eye roll)

[cajun]

I kinda like it. The dimensions are huge, and I am intrigued with the shape. Doesn't look like it should be standing.

[richyb83]

Your welcome Cajun...hopefully we will get some nice Fall weather by then...

 

 

 

[cajun]

Man that's crazy.  I like the Crest from that angle.  It looks like it should be held up by lines from above.   

 

 

Kinda wish we can cover up that parking deck below it.

Edited September 6, 2013 by cajun

[buckett5425]

Man that's crazy.  I like the Crest from that angle.  It looks like it should be held up by lines from above.   

 

 

Kinda wish we can cover up that parking deck below it

 

 

It turned out pretty well!

 

 

The DDD plans to cover that remaining portion of the parking deck, this story from the Advocate contains an image of the proposal. 

http://theadvocate.com/home/6224783-125/new-downtown-br-projects-unveiled

[cajun]

It turned out pretty well!

The DDD plans to cover that remaining portion of the parking deck, this story from the Advocate contains an image of the proposal.

http://theadvocate.com/home/6224783-125/new-downtown-br-projects-unveiled

Nice! The hardscape in that area will eventually be as nice as the North Blvd square. There's a fire lane and an alley next to it now.

I can't really tell, but does this include cleaning up the ramp area into the underground deck between the city building and the library?

I think that if they can move the M/E on the roof and the parking/ service entrance under ground at the new library, they can come up with something that's more open from all angles similar to the Trahan proposal. Maybe they can have a defined entrance on all sides for this library.

The latest proposals I've seen kind of put the dumpsters and service entrance in that area....probably less than 75 feet from the Crest. The preliminaries have the library facing North Blvd with it's side facing the crest and it's windowless back facing the government building.

It would be a missed opportunity if they didn't at least try that. That way the Crest will be within line of sight from St Louis street as well and more pedestrians from 3rd can be drawn that direction towards the BRSO building. The area between the library and government building wouldn't feel like an alley.

Edited September 7, 2013 by cajun

[richyb83]

Some BIG games this weekend!  

 

Football on the Beacon
Every weekend you can watch all the exciting games on the Town Square Media Beacon. Come out this Saturday afternoon to watch the SEC matchup between LSU and Florida at 2:30PM as well as on Sunday as the Saints take on the Patriots at 3:25PM.

Saturday, October 12, 2:30PM (LSU)
Sunday , October 13, 3:25PM (Saints)
North Boulevard Town Square

[itsjustme3]

How many people actually show up for this? And why?

[richyb83]

Good question....not sure...maybe they like to watch it outside??  Just felt like posting this....

[Antrell Williams]

I would watch the game on the Beacon, beer, football, good weather, and good scenery. I don't see why not.

[richyb83]

Yes indeed Antrell!

 

Saints got the win last night (now 9-2) vs NFC South Rival Falcons....up next BIG game vs Seahawks(10-1) on MNF (Dec 2nd) for 1st Place in the NFC!

 

Hopefully LSU can get the "W" vs Texas A&M tomorrow...should be an exciting game if it's not a Mud bowl!

 

 

 

[itsjustme3]

Yes indeed Antrell!

Saints got the win last night (now 9-2) vs NFC South Rival Falcons....up next BIG game vs Seahawks(10-1) on MNF (Dec 2nd) for 1st Place in the NFC!

Hopefully LSU can get the "W" vs Texas A&M tomorrow...should be an exciting game if it's not a Mud bowl!

Nobody shows up to watch on that rinky dink tv. Not to mention it's going to rain this weekend. Why waste the time and money promoting such a stupid concept? (Mayors office, not you Richy)

[buckett5425]

They must be marketing towards people like Richy, as someone who actually enjoys downtown and would attend such an event. 

[cajun]

Who seriously expects downtown to compete with the tailgating atmosphere on campus?

I can't imagine it being popular for home games...but maybe for away games.

Edited November 30, 2013 by cajun

[richyb83]

I don't think North Blvd Town Square will ever expect to compete with the electric gameday atmosphere in & around campus.....not even close! Maybe just a more relaxed, less crowded environment....an alternative from the chaotic traffic/parking snarls, etc... + they are pricing $$ the common man out of Football games more & more....of course some could care less about the game..."Tailgating" is the Main Event & the game is  secondary

 

Have been enjoying the games more from the living room TV these days(if not in stadium)...not sure if I ever will watch a game at the Square...just think it's cool it's there..that's all

 

Going to the games can be time consuming...being the football junkie that I am.... miss too many of the other good games!

[dan326]

I think this is meant for people who just happen to be hanging out downtown and are keeping up with the game. I also think meant to reinforce the fact that this is a "community", by showing a community event in a public space.

[itsjustme3]

I think this is meant for people who just happen to be hanging out downtown and are keeping up with the game. I also think meant to reinforce the fact that this is a "community", by showing a community event in a public space.

lol...yeah...plenty of people mingling about downtown during saints or LSU games.