There's nothing wrong with the location itself. It is the most blighted area in close proximity to the downtown core and it will require significant public investment to remedy regardless of how the area is development. It's the design of the stadium/arena complex and the district as a whole that is the problem.
The way the Flames have handled this really bothers me. The location is great, the concept is good, we are in desperate need of a new stadium, and a Melbourne style central sports and entertainment precinct would be a great asset to the city. The poor design they've provided has killed public enthusiasm for what could be a really great project.
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