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Originally Posted by Thunderball
All the previous soccer entries have been in weak leagues, or owned by people with no money/equity, who had to fold before the team could establish a fan base. I suspect NASL may also be too "minor league" to be accepted by the Calgary media and sports fan.
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In order to find a level where a club could do this and remain financially sustainable, you'd have to go below NASL. Also, minor league clubs don't need major league attention but rather a solid base to go forward and seek such attention when ready.
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Its at the end of its lifecycle and Calgary needs a facility that recognizes that our climate is not compatible for sitting outside unprotected from March to May and October to December. (even that varies)
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Meh. I don't think the benefits would justify the costs and especially if so public funds are required. In addition, shouldn't outdoor sports be played outdoors? Personally, the smell of the grass and warmth of the sun is large part of the atmosphere.
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By that logic, why build a new central library? The Downtown one serves it purpose, same with Central Memorial and the dozens of other locations...
My point is, top venues attract top performers, top events and increase city/province perception. So lets say all $200 million buys is a new soccer tenant and 6 concerts a year. That's roughly 20 more events than before, and the economic spin-off therein.
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While I understand what you are trying to say, I think there are two other factors: i) The penny-tax is often geared toward things, often public goods, that might not stand a chance to be privately-financed; and ii) With private ventures that have the potential to generate large private gains, the private stakeholders have to contribute a fair share of the costs and assume a fair share of the risk.