Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse University's application to the City of Syracuse to renovate the Carrier Dome's roof included detailed drawings of the proposed project, including a view of the roof from all four directions.
The application and drawings, provided by the city on Tuesday, show more detail about how a new "tension membrane roof" will be supported by a steel "crown-truss" structure, replacing the familiar domed shape on the building. At least a portion of the new support structure will be visible on the outside of the Carrier Dome,
According to diagrams, the proposed roof will increase the maximum height of the building by 29 feet, from around 159 feet to 188 feet.