This video shows what it is like to walk out onto the pitch at Dortmund's famous Signal Iduna Park.
It comes as it was revealed plans for the expansion of Elland Road and the redevelopment of the area around the Leeds United stadium are set to take inspiration from what has been achieved by German giant Borussia Dortmund.
Leeds United is planning to expand its stadium from its current capacity of 37,645 to more than 53,000, with Leeds City Council currently looking at transforming 30 acres of brownfield land it owns by the stadium which is currently used as a park and ride facility for associated regeneration work.
A council spokesperson told The Yorkshire Post that what has been done in Leeds’ twin city of Dortmund has been cited as a “perfect example” of what can be achieved with regeneration work around football stadiums.
A recent council report has recommended new plans for the use of land around Elland Road are drawn up and suggested the redevelopment of the stadium and the neighbouring land could unlock more than £1bn of direct capital investment in the city. It is intended the schemes would link with the other ongoing projects in south Leeds such as the building of British Library North and the creation of a new mass transit network in the city.
The council report said they collectively provide “the opportunity to transform Elland Road into a thriving 365-day a year destination and bring enhancements to the existing neighbourhood within South Leeds”.
It added: “Combined together, this presents a unique opportunity for the city to deliver upon its inclusive growth ambitions and help champion Leeds on a global stage.”
Leeds and Dortmund have long-standing links as twin cities since 1969 and at this week’s UKREiiF conference in Leeds, Borussia Dortmund’s director of internationalisation and commercial partnerships Benedikt Scholz will appear alongside Leeds United board member Peter Lowy at a panel event.
The session will discuss how investment in sporting stadiums can be a catalyst for wider regeneration work.
Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park stadium is the largest ground in Germany with a capacity of more than 80,000 including the famous ‘Yellow Wall’, the largest terrace in European football. It has been the club’s home since the 1970s but underwent major expansion ahead of the 2006 World Cup.
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “We will hear more from BVB Dortmund at the UKREiiF session A Sporting Chance for Place on Wednesday, at which LUFC will also be represented.
“The city of Dortmund was cited as the perfect example for Leeds to learn from in developing its plans for Elland Road because of the regeneration taking place around the Signal Iduna Park.
"This includes the ‘Strobelallee sports and adventure mile’ dedicated to sport and entertainment, with huge benefits for Dortmund residents, visitors and the economy in general.”
It comes as it was revealed plans for the expansion of Elland Road and the redevelopment of the area around the Leeds United stadium are set to take inspiration from what has been achieved by German giant Borussia Dortmund.
Leeds United is planning to expand its stadium from its current capacity of 37,645 to more than 53,000, with Leeds City Council currently looking at transforming 30 acres of brownfield land it owns by the stadium which is currently used as a park and ride facility for associated regeneration work.
A council spokesperson told The Yorkshire Post that what has been done in Leeds’ twin city of Dortmund has been cited as a “perfect example” of what can be achieved with regeneration work around football stadiums.
A recent council report has recommended new plans for the use of land around Elland Road are drawn up and suggested the redevelopment of the stadium and the neighbouring land could unlock more than £1bn of direct capital investment in the city. It is intended the schemes would link with the other ongoing projects in south Leeds such as the building of British Library North and the creation of a new mass transit network in the city.
The council report said they collectively provide “the opportunity to transform Elland Road into a thriving 365-day a year destination and bring enhancements to the existing neighbourhood within South Leeds”.
It added: “Combined together, this presents a unique opportunity for the city to deliver upon its inclusive growth ambitions and help champion Leeds on a global stage.”
Leeds and Dortmund have long-standing links as twin cities since 1969 and at this week’s UKREiiF conference in Leeds, Borussia Dortmund’s director of internationalisation and commercial partnerships Benedikt Scholz will appear alongside Leeds United board member Peter Lowy at a panel event.
The session will discuss how investment in sporting stadiums can be a catalyst for wider regeneration work.
Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park stadium is the largest ground in Germany with a capacity of more than 80,000 including the famous ‘Yellow Wall’, the largest terrace in European football. It has been the club’s home since the 1970s but underwent major expansion ahead of the 2006 World Cup.
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “We will hear more from BVB Dortmund at the UKREiiF session A Sporting Chance for Place on Wednesday, at which LUFC will also be represented.
“The city of Dortmund was cited as the perfect example for Leeds to learn from in developing its plans for Elland Road because of the regeneration taking place around the Signal Iduna Park.
"This includes the ‘Strobelallee sports and adventure mile’ dedicated to sport and entertainment, with huge benefits for Dortmund residents, visitors and the economy in general.”
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