A Local Landmark Melts Away, Ball Arena’s New $135M Lobby, and Vegetarian Hot Dogs

Ball Arena is set to get a $135 million makeover, complete with more escalators and a giant LED screen outside for fans to watch the action. Editor and founder of The Lever David Sirota joins host Bree Davies to talk about why Ball Arena’s owner Stan Kroenke is spending millions to update the lobby of his arena and what, if anything, it means for the fan experience. Plus, they discuss the complete melting away of St. Mary’s Glacier and the impacts of climate change on Colorado’s tourism economy.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think of Ball Arena’s proposed remodel? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode: Wild Free Colorado Rebel Bread Chalat Hatten and Banker Blue Sky Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise