The Carrier Dome is getting a new look as Syracuse officials unveil a plan for extending the life of the 36-year-old facility.
As part of $255 million in renovations, the dome's iconic teflon-pillow roof will be replaced by a permanent structure made of ETFE, the same lightweight, clear plastic material used to build retractable roofs for new NFL stadiums in Minneapolis and Atlanta.
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At Syracuse, though, there will be no operable parts to the roof.