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Originally Posted by Weitz
Why would you guys want a new arena? Serious question here.
It seems like the average user on here may not go to a lot of games (I may be wrong). A new arena is simply going to make the games much more expensive to go to? So why do you need a new one?
I feel like if the concourses in the saddledome could be made bigger through renovations there would be no need for a new arena outside of management wanting to make more money.
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Aside from its primary reason as a host for sporting and entertainment events, arenas, stadia and their associated districts can spawn significant economic growth and development for that specific location in a multitude of ways.
Renovations are primarily band-aid solutions when it comes to older stadia. There's still many infrastructure issues that would still exist.
Plus, if you think you can renovate the concourse at the Saddledome at a reasonable price, think again. To expand that concourse, renovate and expand washrooms and other amenities, upgrade seating and re-design the roof to carry more snow and precipitation loads, I would think (based on my design and construction background) that could run into the $100M mark.
You might as well pursue a brand new facility at that cost.