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Old 10-28-2013, 07:35 PM   #9
Julio
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Originally Posted by MattyC View Post
Either way, I think it's stupid that they didn't do it right off the bat. It seems like something that should be a "might as well" decision. If you're pouring a buttload of money into something, why not make it viable for all possible tenants?
The main reason would be that you have to make compromises if you plan on having a 'multipurpose' facility. One example of this is the ACC in Toronto, which had some design changes after the Leafs bought the Raptors, and had to make sure all the seats were usable for both sports. I've sat in seats for Leaf games where I have had to lean forward if the puck went into the corner closest to me.
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