The new sports venue for the Milwaukee Bucks, Fiserv Forum, officially opened its doors to the public, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on August 26 at the plaza outside of the downtown arena.
An estimated crowd of more than 50,000 people attended the celebration that offered a first look at the news world-class facility. Here are some interesting statistics about what is under the roof of the new $524 million home of Milwaukee Bucks Basketball.
“Fiserv Forum will be a magnet and centerpiece of activity. It will be a place of pride or the City of Milwaukee.” – Peter Feigin, Milwaukee Bucks President
Square Feet
Seats
Private Clubs
Private Suites
Bucks Retail Shops
Star Dressing Rooms
Square-Feet of Video Display
Pieces of Glass
Glass Doors
Bricks
Staircases
Escalators
Elevators
Kitchens
Restrooms
HD Flat Screen TVs
Loading Docks
LED light Fixtures
DAS Antennas
Wireless Access Zones
%
Milwaukee Workforce
(Residential Preference Program Goal 40%)
%
SBE Participation
(Small Business Enterprise Goal 25%)
%
Minority Workforce
(Goal 8%)
%
Female Workforce
(Goal 7%)
The ribbon-cutting was held next to a world record-breaking welcome mat greeting fans with the event’s “Welcome Home” theme. The 92-feet long by 24-feet wide mat was verified by a Guinness World Records judge as the largest vinyl floor mat.
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