Wow, that is transformative! Screw Sydney, I'm moving back to Calgary!
Put me in the group that is excited for the Flames' new arena but doesn't think this announcement was worth the wait or lives up to the hype. I also fully agree with John Oliver's conclusions that these projects do not provide the proposed economic benefits and that tax payers need to learn to say no to sports teams.
It is also disappointing to see the Fieldhouse is multi purpose. To me this means it can host many different events but will not be an ideal place to watch any of them. I understand it is not practical to have a football specific stadium with only 10 CFL games and no MLS team though. I have no problem with the fixed roof however. An open air stadium is only useful 2 months of the year and having a roof that opens adds a massive cost.
I do like the lack of parking though. The area is a nightmare for traffic so fans should be encouraged to take public transit.
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