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Originally Posted by SebC
I'm not aware of this phenomenon, but perhaps the problem lies with the execution/age of the facilities being torn down, and is not inherent to "indoor multisport stadiums"?
Would like to hear more from you about this. What's being torn down? Where? Why? How does it apply to the CalgaryNext?
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Traditionally, the combination has been a multiplex that houses football and baseball (numerous). The most recent one I can think of is the Skydome which was the last of the big era multiplexs. Camden Yards was built and changed baseball stadiums back to stand alone venues with an intimate feel. So it is more of a function of old multiplexes being torn down, but new ones have not been built. It's been separate facilities for baseball and football (often, football stays). O.co is the last dual use stadium I can think of that is still in operation.
Whatever the reason, multiplexs have been on their way out. They simply aren't built frequently. It may be necessary bc the CFL is such a small league that the building needs multiple tenants, but generally speaking, it's counter to the trend in sports.
Personally, I feel it's very difficult to make a multiplex not feel like a highschoolgym with the bleachers pushed back. Just cavernous, cheap and temporary.