Apr 07 2008
Stadium Lofts update
Stadium lofts which will add many residents to the stadium area has been taken over by a new developer. The Seattle times has a excellent article about the progress. One issue in building near the stadium is the noise caused by night events. I have represented buyers and condo owners selling in the stadium area and they commented often about the level of noise from the stadium. Some have installed air conditioning units so they could keep their windows closed at night.  This could be reduced by double pane windows and insulated walls, but I’m not quite sure it can be eliminated. If you are a buyer looking to move in the area I would evaluate the noise levels that might exist. Â
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I live almost immediately next door to the stadium in the Florentine. My unit is on the end, on the east side, next to Sluggers bar; not quite as close as the Stadium Lofts project will be, of course, but still pretty close.
My belief is that the SL condos will actually be quieter than most of the east-facing units in the Florentine. The reason is simple- the SL building is tucked in behind the stands, and there’s no open-air between the fans who’re screaming for the Hawks on Sundays and the building.
The Florentine’s decks look out over Occidental and I can see several thousand seats from my unit’s windows, but I never really have a problem with the noise on the gamedays (or the noise from concerts, etc.) The biggest problem in the area is, of course, traffic; but it’s really not as bad as you’d think it is. Plan around the football games and you’re pretty much good to go.
Hopefully this project gets moving soon- we could use more residential use in the neighborhood.