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Originally Posted by #-3
If you look at the speculated layout, on the map i posted above. they would have to,
knock down GLS Chev, Hyatt, Gray Hound, and some light retail, south of the tracks.
Move Bow Trail
And Rebuild the 14th Over pass.
It would not need to impact the armory, millennium park, or the old science center at all. I could actually see the arena doing something positive for those 3 buildings long term.
edit: and I guess my map had them knocking down the pumphouse theater for parking, but I guess they wouldnt need to do that
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The armoury is one of the classic Calgary building strategy buildings. There are a few left downtown, but one of the early city planners stated that at the natural end of each major road you should build a large, impressive building. They then went on to suggest that it should also be built at an angle if possible, to draw more attention to the architecture. There is that fire hall down town that is angular to the corner as another example.