Game day is being radically transformed, but not everyone stands to benefit, writes Derek Rast, Area Vice President – Australia and New Zealand, Fastl.
In the 90s, Hamilton County passed a tax plan to pay for new stadiums on the riverfront – as part of that, 30% of the money was supposed to go back to homeowners and reduce property taxes. That hasn’t been fully honored.
“We wanted a stadium inspired by Austin, with Austin textures, Austin tastes and Austin sounds,” says Andy Loughnane, Austin FC president. “We wanted a stadium unique to Austin that wouldn’t fit in Los Angeles, Cincinnati or Nashville, but is perfect in Austin.”