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====1060 Project renovation==== Phase one of the 1060 Project began on September 29, 2014. During the offseason, the [[bleacher]]s in both outfields were expanded and the stadium's footprint was extended further onto both Waveland and Sheffield Avenues. A {{convert|3990|sqft|-1|abbr=on}} [[Jumbotron]] scoreboard was added to the left field bleachers, topped with a sign advertising [[Wintrust Financial]], a [[Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]]-based bank and a Cubs Legacy Partner; the "W" in Wintrust flashes after every Cubs win. A {{convert|2400|sqft|abbr=on}} video scoreboard was also added in the right field bleachers, and the parking lots along Clark Street were excavated for underground players' locker rooms and lounges.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Cubs Host 1060 Project Groundbreaking Ceremony at Wrigley Field|url=http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/restore-wrigley/media-center/releases/cubs-host-1060-project-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-wrigley-field-101114/|publisher=[[Major League Baseball Advanced Media]]|date=October 11, 2014|access-date=November 10, 2014|archive-date=November 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110103348/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/restore-wrigley/media-center/releases/cubs-host-1060-project-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-wrigley-field-101114/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wrigley Renovation Begins as Cubs Hope for Mild Winter, City Cooperation|first=Danny|last=Ecker|url=http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20141001/BLOGS04/141009996/cubs-hope-for-mild-winter-city-cooperation-as-wrigley-work-begins|work=[[Crain's Chicago Business]]|date=October 2, 2014|access-date=October 2, 2014}}</ref> [[File:Wrigley Field Renovation-Left Field Scoreboard.jpg|thumb|right|<!--3,990-square foot-->Videoboard above new left field bleacher seats in [[2015 Chicago Cubs season|2015]]]] After the close of the extended [[2015 Chicago Cubs season|2015 season]], work began on phase two of the project.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Phase Two of The 1060 Project|url=http://chicagocubsonline.com/archives/2015/10/wrigley-field-restoration-update-phase-two-of-the-1060-project.php|work=Chicago Cubs Online|date=October 31, 2015|access-date=November 2, 2015|archive-date=October 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028004529/http://chicagocubsonline.com/archives/2015/10/wrigley-field-restoration-update-phase-two-of-the-1060-project.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> Exterior renovations of the park seek to restore design elements present before the 1960s. These details include ornamental muted-green grill-work and red [[Ludowici Roof Tile|Ludowici]] [[terra cotta]] roofing.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wrigley Field Remake: Now It's Beautiful Outside, Too|first=Blair|last=Kamin|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-wrigley-facade-kamin-met-0410-20160408-column.html|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Phase three of the 1060 Project was completed before the start of the [[2017 Chicago Cubs season|2017 season]]. The left and right field bullpens were relocated to enclosed areas under the bleachers, the brick walls were extended toward the field, and new seating was added in the vacated bullpen areas. A visiting team "batting tunnel" was also added. Partial façade replacement and concourse restoration was completed along Addison Street, along with structural improvements to the right field bleachers. The outfield turf was replaced just weeks before the start of the season. The Cubs Plaza building just to the west of Wrigley was finalized, and the "Park at Wrigley", the area above Cubs players dressing rooms, was in use for fans before and during games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Construction Timeline|url=http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/restore-wrigley/updates/timeline/|publisher=[[Major League Baseball Advanced Media]]|access-date=November 16, 2016|archive-date=November 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120231453/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/restore-wrigley/updates/timeline/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Construction of Hotel Zachary along the west side of Clark Street was ongoing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wrigley Field Hotel to Be Named for Ballpark's Architect|first=Danny|last=Ecker|url=http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160913/BLOGS04/160919949/wrigley-field-hotel-to-be-named-for-ballparks-architect|work=[[Crain's Chicago Business]]|date=September 13, 2016|access-date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> The fourth phase of improvements began at the conclusion of the 2017 season. The dugouts were moved farther down the left and right field foul lines to make room for two of the four new luxury clubs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wrigley Renovations on Schedule, Cubs Say|first=James|last=Neveau|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wrigley-field-renovations-will-be-complete-by-opening-day-cubs-say-475688003.html|work=[[WMAQ-TV|NBC Chicago]]|date=March 2, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> The seating area behind home plate was reconstructed to locate another of the new clubs. The final upper level club was planned for the [[2019 Chicago Cubs season|2019 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wrigley Field Cleared to Begin Work on Next Phase of Club Level Renovations|first=Jay|last=Koziarz|url=https://chicago.curbed.com/2017/10/13/16468820/cubs-wrigley-field-construction-premier-clubs|work=[[Curbed]]|date=October 13, 2017|access-date=October 28, 2017}}</ref> The Hotel Zachary, just across Clark Street, was open for business in time for the Cubs' first home game on April 9, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=First Look: Hotel Zachary Guest Rooms Give Subtle Hat Tip to Wrigley|first=Josh|last=Noel|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-trav-hotel-zachary-room-first-look-20180201-story.html|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=February 1, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref>
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