How do they decide what to do with capacity verses comfort and game day experience?
What I'm getting at is that in this day and age of every game being televised, and the small student body/local alumni base, it may be difficult to create a "live", "NU centered" environment without sacrificing capacity. (I know, I know. BB capacity argument; see BB board). Attendance concern is a real phenomenon for many Power five schools these days.
OTOH, If recruiting and results on the field truly has an uptick due to the generous investment in athletics NU is experiencing. The "win some championships and they will come" argument will have some mettle.
Personally, since you can't prove that new fans will join the fray even if we average 10 wins a season, I would like to see improvements that will enhance the experience for those who do attend even if it reduces max capacity. Covered seating, thoughtful wind cheating design, more stadium seats, obviously better restrooms and concessions.
Any chance they could do one side at a time to avoid a season at a neutral site?