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Other Building Program Considerations
In addition to the specific capacity, floor size and premium amenity offerings discussed
previously, the following building program elements are also recommended:
• Sufficient concession points of sale. Current industry standards suggest 1 point of sale
for every 300 seats.
• Sufficient restrooms (1 water closet/50 seats, 1 urinal/100 seats).
• Sufficient locker rooms and dressing rooms (at least four locker rooms, plus two to four
smaller dressing rooms).
• Rigging grid capable of holding required poundage of touring acts with appropriate stage
clearance.
• State-of-the-art audio, video and lighting equipment.
• Sufficient storage space for equipment, materials, supplies and other needs.
• Administrative offices for full-time and seasonal staff.
• Ticket or box office.
Fairgrounds Development Options
The development of a multi-purpose event facility meeting the building program specifications
discussed herein would fill several areas of need in the Coeur d’Alene market. In evaluating the
potential development of the proposed Riverstone facility, it is important to consider its potential
interactions with and impacts on existing event venues in the market, including the Kootenai
County Fairgrounds. As discussed in the market analysis, a new facility offering a relatively
large, clear span flat floor area could potentially attract trade shows and other flat floor events
that cannot be accommodated by the Fairground’s existing facilities. In addition, some flat floor
events may relocate from the Fairgrounds to the new facility, whose larger event space would
allow event organizers to grow their events. Therefore, should the development of the proposed
Riverstone facility proceed, it will be important to also consider the long-term needs and
opportunities of the Fairgrounds.
The Fairgrounds Board has studied the potential development of a new event venue at the
Fairgrounds, similar to the project now being envisioned at Riverstone. The best opportunity for
the mutual success of both a new Riverstone facility and a new venue at the Fairgrounds is to
identify distinct event niches that could be filled by each facility. Limiting the extent to which
the two facilities pursue overlapping event markets would reduce the potential for competition
between the two venues. The following is a discussion of development options that could be
considered by the Fairgrounds Board if the proposed Riverstone facility project moves forward.
Feasibility Analysis of a New Sports and Event Complex in Coeur d’Alene
Building Program Analysis
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