Preston Auditorium Improvements and Expansion
The Preston Auditorium Improvements and Expansion Project includes the design and construction of a new ice pad and related facility improvements at the Preston Auditorium.
The project will replace the aging Karl Homuth Arena, and increase rink capacity with the construction of a second NHL-sized ice pad. Improvements will also be made to the existing change rooms and ice resurfacing room. The existing Parks Services building will be demolished to accommodate the new addition to the arena. This project is part of a larger initiative to revitalize aging recreation facilities in the City of Cambridge.
The City of Cambridge is seeking your input on what's important to you in a new arena facility.
Public feedback will be shared at a future meeting of City Council and will help inform Council's decision-making.
Have your say!
Please note all design options are for discussion only and are subject to change. Project goals will be balanced with the requirement to complete work within approved budget and schedule expectations.
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Please add your comments here. Let us know what is important to you in an improvements/expansion project for Preston Auditorium.
Some things to thing about
To get you started, here are some things It may be helpful to consider as you think about the facility:
- parking, drop-off
- ice facilities
- non-ice facilities, such as:
- change rooms
- viewing space/seating
- community/meeting space
- washrooms
- concessions
- ancillary spaces (entrance/exits, hallways, etc.)
- accessibility
- design
- lighting
- sound
- long-term / future needs
What do you like / what works well about the Preston Auditorium?
What would you like to see improved, modified, or changed?
What would you not like to see?
View All Ideasabout 1 month ago
A walking track around the arena
A walking/ running track above the ice surface that does not affect the viewing of others.
about 1 month ago
Rink Design
-Please make sure there are seats for viewing, especially for the elderly and small children. -make sure the dressing rooms are large enough to accommodate teams -the lobby needs to be large enough for groups of parents and players to congregate before and after games -I would NOT like to see Olympic sized ice, it should be NHL sized ice. A walking/running track around the top of the rink would be a nice addition, and provide seniors with a place to walk in the winter.
about 1 month ago
Ensure no stairs for players
Stairs should eliminated for players walking from entrance to dressing rooms. This is a safety and accessibility recommendation.
about 1 month ago
Let's get going with this!
We can't afford to NOT do this. Our decaying facilities are embarrassing and expensive to maintain. We are missing out on sports tourism $ by not having proper facilities to host tournaments. We are way behind other centres in terms of our recreation facilities.
about 1 month ago
Track around the arena
A track around the rink that can be used by spectators and community members, as well as for off ice training by various user groups. Help this benefit more of the community than just the children whose parents can afford to put them in ice sports.
