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EYE_Overstand · 02-03-2014, 04:59 AM

There is a hell of a lot more missing in Calgary that will not allow it to be truely world class.... But a lot is happening to make it happen...

1. Finally a new airport (terminal)
2. Better restaurants (not just chains and pubs)
3. Infrastructure is getting developed... The lack of a c train from the airport is needed and the SE train line needs to be built
4. New stadium(s) ...has to be Downtown IMO
5. More people living DT
6. Has anyone been to the glenbow lately ? That place really needs a facelift inside. Last time I went was 3 years ago and that might have happened already.

But besides the points, Calgary will need a better stadium and to create an all around sports complex with football - lacrosse - WHL - NHL - concerts etc would go a long ass way to making that distinction somewhat deserving.

I do struggle with the fact that these are private enterprises and if they receive tax dollars and/or land deals that it increases the owners valuation of their holdings... But then again... What kind of tax dollars will they receive? $5 a year from every calgarian for 10 years? Cause if that's the case then i would be down with it. But then again what is the right number? I don't blame them for keeping a lid on all of it till they are ready with everything.

02-03-2014, 04:59 AM	#1495
EYE_Overstand Scoring Winger Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	There is a hell of a lot more missing in Calgary that will not allow it to be truely world class.... But a lot is happening to make it happen... 1. Finally a new airport (terminal) 2. Better restaurants (not just chains and pubs) 3. Infrastructure is getting developed... The lack of a c train from the airport is needed and the SE train line needs to be built 4. New stadium(s) ...has to be Downtown IMO 5. More people living DT 6. Has anyone been to the glenbow lately ? That place really needs a facelift inside. Last time I went was 3 years ago and that might have happened already. But besides the points, Calgary will need a better stadium and to create an all around sports complex with football - lacrosse - WHL - NHL - concerts etc would go a long ass way to making that distinction somewhat deserving. I do struggle with the fact that these are private enterprises and if they receive tax dollars and/or land deals that it increases the owners valuation of their holdings... But then again... What kind of tax dollars will they receive? $5 a year from every calgarian for 10 years? Cause if that's the case then i would be down with it. But then again what is the right number? I don't blame them for keeping a lid on all of it till they are ready with everything. Last edited by EYE_Overstand; 02-03-2014 at 05:02 AM.