[Cappy]

Originally Posted by Zarley

I see, so this is just an assumption you are making then. Is it based on anything? The information released thus far suggests the opposite, particularly the quote regarding the project's similarity to Edmonton's Ice District with an added field-house/stadium component.

It says there will be commercial development but does not commit to actually building anything. The reason I think the assumption works is because if I am selling something as a benefit to the buyer, I would make sure I repeatedly stated the benefit to them.

http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=683224 20 minute mark, he suggests development is a by-product of building a stadium. that's it.

We have heard there is a commercial component but that is all we heard. The FAQs say the development will act as a "catalyst" to commercial development, but again, no information on the source of the development.

Katz Group made it very clear that this stuff was included, because it was argued as a benefit to the proposal (which makes you think why a sports franchise would rather own the surrounding com/res components rather than the arena? perhaps rinks are crappy investments...)

I would consider any omission from the initial presentation to be telling that it is not in the current proposal.


So yes, while I am assuming the 240 doesnt include upgrades to roads and infrastructure (outside of connections to the building itself), I think it's a fair assumption given there really hasn't been any comment from the Flames that anything else is included.