Jordan-Hare Stadium will remain the way it is, at least for the 2015 football season.
Renovations to the stadium, initially estimated to cost $145 million, are being pushed back until 2016, according to Dan King, associate vice president of Facilities Management.
King said the plans, which include how to connect the stadium better to improve circulation and adding club seats, were slowed to better prepare the best design possible.
King said the initial plan to begin in 2015 was "very aggressive," and the goal could have been accomplished, but this allows for more time to consider different designs.
"It's kind of how the creative process works for everything," King said.
According to an article by AL.com, Athletic Director Jay Jacobs wasn't satisfied by the design he was presented with May 14.
"The only hangups are my expectations and my demand for excellence," Jacobs told AL.com.
According to King, planners have to analyze several components of the design, including cost and revenue, in a loop.
"Rather than the most aggressive schedule, let's take a step back and do more loops," King said.
King said it is better not to rush the planning, but to take time with it.
"[It's like] writing a 20-page paper," King said.
So far, Auburn has spent $100,000 on the project, according to AL.com.
King said slowing down the plans will help planners come up with a better design, and, ultimately, be better for the University.
"You think it's gonna last for 50 years, you better get it right," King said.
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