Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Lexington Mayor Unveils Rupp Arena Design

  • {Lexington, Kentucky}...Tuesday, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray unveiled the design of a renovated Rupp Arena which includes a sleeker look, more seating and an eight-sided scoreboard over the middle of the basketball court. Gray said the design, by planner Gary Bates, replaces the outer industrial skin of Rupp Arena with glass, incorporates a new scoreboard, adds lower arena and premium seats and opens an entrance off Triangle Park. A task force charged with making recommendations about the future of the arena will give its final report to the public next week.