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Originally Posted by questionmotives
Not sure how much it has been discussed here (because I'm too lazy to read this whole thread), but I've heard from a reputable source that one of the leading ideas is to demo the Big Four building, drop the LRT underground at both Stampede Stations and build on the grounds.
Sounds like a good idea on the surface.
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This was one of the earliest ideas that was out there, probably well before talk of a new arena was even being discussed on here. We did discuss this option a little bit over on Skyscraperpage. I think the plan would have been to eliminate both the Vic Park and Erlton station and just have the one stop inside the building proper on the Big 4 site.
I think it was a great idea, and could have also integrated 17th avenue into the park and stadium proper.
We did hear that the Stampede pushed back on the idea, the reason I heard was that they "needed" the Big 4 building for the big petroleum show every other year and were pushing back based on that. Stupid I know, but when it comes to the Stampede and their board it wouldn't surprise me.