Hathaway Dinwiddie, AECOM JV to Manage Construction of Renovations at USC

A Hathaway Dinwiddie and AECOM joint venture has been selected by the University of Southern California to manage the $270-million renovation of the renowned Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Construction is underway at the historic sports facility, which was recently commemorated with a groundbreaking ceremony. The coliseum, located in Exposition Park adjacent to the university’s campus, has been the home field for USC Trojans football since its opening in 1923.

Renovations on the 93,607-seat coliseum have been designed to both protect its landmark status and greatly improve the fan experience. These improvements include restoration of the coliseum peristyle, its signature feature; all new seats with increased legroom; new box suites and lounges; a new press box; upgraded concourses; new concession stands; state-of-the-art audio, video and Wi-Fi technology and replacement of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to meet today’s standards.

Embraced as an important Los Angeles icon, the coliseum has hosted countless historic events during its nine decades of operation. It is the only facility in the world to play host to two Olympiads (X and XXIII), two Super Bowls (I and VII), one World Series (1959), a Papal Mass and visits by three U.S. Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. The coliseum will once again host the Olympic Games in 2028 when they return to Los Angeles. The coliseum is jointly owned by the state, the county and the city of Los Angeles and is managed and operated by USC under a 98-year lease that extends through 2111.

Watch real-time video of construction inside the coliseum here: https://app.oxblue.com/open/usc/lacoliseumrenovation.

Photos source: news.usc.edu.