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Regents approve design for glittering makeover of Crisler Arena

BY DAVID JESSE DETROIT FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER

When Michigan basketball fans enter Crisler Arena following a $52-million makeover, they’ll be greeted by a large, glowing block “M” situated in a waterfall.


Those fans also will see more restrooms, more concessions, a club for premium seat holders and a ton of windows that will allow the arena to “glow” when in use at night.


The plan calls for an entirely new building around the existing structure, architects told the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents this afternoon.

Renderings of the new Crisler










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