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Originally Posted by corporatejay
They haven't even asked the city for money yet and the councillors are bitching. #### me, it's like some people just have a position on something without actually objectively reviewing it.
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Yeah its a bit concerning. Though the mayor has not said anything yet and he alone is half the battle.
I think the success of this project will hinge on
- Can the flames get people talking about the whole development, not just the arena. If people connect public contribution mostly to millionaire hockey players the flames are in trouble
- have they found a way to make a win for council and esp the mayor.
To me the flames need to line up all the amateur sports, arts opportunities etc and start parading them around to council and media. Make it clear the arena is being built with private money only, and keep the discussion about the rest. Of course, that would have to be true as well.