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For the owners a new building is a clear win from a business advantage.
Especially if you build an entertainment district in the area as well.
Have a new arena and a new stadium that are in the same west village location.
Both venues are equally situated to the train, transit, and parkades that will go in to handle parking.

But the crown jewel would be having an entertainment district with a dozen different bars and restaurants that would handle all of the pregame and post game requirements of the fans. And would be trendy and convenient enough for people to go to on weekends and after work even when there is no games going on. That is before you even factor in the potential to build in convention space in the area as well.

Public money for the project will be for more than a new hockey arena. It will be for developing a whole area that will generate jobs and taxes.