When the Golden State Warriors and the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Authority determined that the existing 1960s arena required modernization to provide the spectator amenities common in newer arenas, SportsPLAN Studio principal Pam Scott assisted in determining an appropriate program of space requirements and the capacity of the existing arena to accommodate it. Her role was to represent the Authority in working with the Warriors to create a mutually agreeable program and clear scope of work within the budget.

The extent and nature of the improvement/expansion was based on the need to accommodate more spectators, increase the number of suites and to improve services and safety. The development of a design criteria document outlining the extent of the project and the budget was required to conduct a design-build competition. Coordination between the Warriors and the Authority was critical in achieving a successful solution.