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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Yes I do know where PSG play, but I also understand your point.
The problem is Calgary is 1/10th the age of those cities. So they need to start somewhere when it comes to being world class. Why not start with world class sports facilities and see where that leads.
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That is a great idea. I'm not advocating against our sports facilites being "world class". I would just argue that the taxpayers pay a minimal amount of the overall tab.
Im also saying that this isn't the first developer to offer "world class" venues in an effort to sell the project. People buy it up all the time, but I don't think it changes anything. Are we going to start thinking of Edmonton in a different light?
I think we can all admit that we are no where near a world class city at the moment. I know it sucks to say, and I love this city, but its not like we are a go-to destination, even when compared to newer cities like Calgary. An arena is not going to change that, nor will it put us in that conversation, which is why the world class argument is so hollow.