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Get Ready for Solar Canopies in K Lot and Improved Cell Phone Reception at The Linc (Oh Yeah, Wind Turbines Too)
By Kyle Scott
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Get ready, Philadelphia, because The Linc is (finally) going all George Jetson on your ass.
Nearly two years ago, the Eagles announced a Going Green initiative, which promised solar panels and wind turbines on Lincoln Financial Field. The renovations were supposed to be completed before the start of last season, but, thanks to grid limitations and the potential for nasty shadows, the project was delayed.
Until now.
The best Eagles reporter on the planet (not hyperbole), Tim McManus, reports that construction will begin as early as this week on some futuristic improvements in and around The Linc.
And they are…
– 14 wind turbines that will sit atop the north and south sides of the stadium
– 11,000 – read: 11,000 – solar panels on the walls
– Solar canopies – which will be high enough to throw a football under – covering some of K Lot
– And a new antenna system for improved cell phone reception, allowing you to more easily check your fantasy team (CBP did this two years ago and I still have iPhone data problems on AT&T)
McManus notes that none of these improvements will be included in the reported $100 million renovations. So there’s more to come.
via Philly Mag
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.