Re-examining Steep Spectator Seating

By Gil Fried   A recent article by Matt Rossetti published in April 2018 of Athletic Business — entitled Can Spectator Seating Be Both Steep and Safe? — deserves further examination.   The article examined The Bell Centre in Montreal mainly due to a large lower bowl and steep upper-bowl seating. Some teams like such a venue as it might feel like all the fans are “on top of you.” Such fan friendly facilities might have great sight lines, which is critical with attendance numbers