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Originally Posted by #-3
I feel the Bow trail location would be a traffic disaster for 90% of people, and is not an improvement over the current situation, in terms of Night life or Transit. So I would be a little disappointed if that's the location.
I'm hoping for the South End of the East village, or the North End of Victoria Park. With a Train station incorporated into the build that could be the start of a S.E. line. That would have to be a joint effort between the city and the Flames, so it seems unlikely if they are planning on doing something before the election.
I think Fire park is the second best choice. I has to be one of the most accessible locations in the entire city by road. The transit situation would be the same as Bow Trail or the Saddledome. Its closer to the airport for out of town visitors, and I think any area the arena might go will need growth in terms of night life. But its not like Sunalta and the East Village are busting at the seams with sports bars and restaurants right now.
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I agree that Bow trail would be less ideal for car based traffic than the east side of the belt line. But not that much worse and the new train line is already in place. Don't understand your entertainment comment though, that location is just as close, if not closer to 17th ave based bars and restaurants than the current dome location is. Obviously it's not as close to the two casions or a handful of smaller pubs or lounges that exist because of proximity to the Dome, but those things will start to spring up around the new rink wherever it may be.
I hate the idea of the Fire park. Don't understand why it's important to be close the airport, no one is flying in and out for games, at least not in any sort of volume worth thinking about. And it's the worst for entertainment by far. You can't get to the DT or beltline scene with out taking a 4 train stop plus walk. Yes some stuff will pop up around the rink there, but I want the pop up options and quick access to the Beltline and DT bars post game, so I'm fine with either East or West side of DT.