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Originally Posted by magicpixels
I think the plans are going to shock people more than they are thinking. Just to be clear on what to expect.
1. 21,000-22,000 capacity arena with increased luxury boxes and lower bowl space.
2. 15 Story Five Star Hotel.
3. Largest Casino in Calgary.
All 3 make total sense from not only a flames standpoint but for what the building would be used for as well. I'm unsure why other teams have not incorporated a hotel into any of the arenas as of yet considering they have paying patrons on a regular basis from other teams that come through. Not to mention a hotel for visiting road staff that come through for concerts and other things that will use the facility.
The casino is a simple no brainer as they want something with the potential to operate as more than an arena. I suspect they will truly blow anything we've ever seen out of the water.
It won't be built out in the east village either. It will be in the west area of downtown Calgary right near the new LRT lines. They need the LRT more than many people realize.
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Edmonton has a hotel in their development. Staples Center has two in the L.A. Live area, also.