[Cappy]

Originally Posted by rayne008

I really like the concept a state-of-the-art arena/stadium complex that is the hub of activity in Calgary, with very few 'dark nights'. A covered stadium that not only houses the Stamps, but also is utilized as a field house, can host major concerts and events, consumer shows, amateur events seems like a great idea in our climate. Make it able to accommodate MLS seems reasonable. A high tech arena with modern amenity's like washrooms, wider concourses and deeper seat space - great!

In my mind, the presentation should have included:

- Some basic proposal for how bow trail realignment would look like

- Showcased what a typical week in October could have looked like, estimate numbers of people who would use it on a daily basis.

- Handle the parking questions better. How do I bring my kids to the
field house carting a box of jerseys when there is a flames game on?

- Project a sense of energy and vitality

- Give a better sense of the walk-ability of the complex from downtown

- Oh, and have all this done 4 years ago, so that most of the objections could have been handled with it.

- I don't think they are that far away from a funding model, I like the ticket tax the most. I would use this facility often, and feel like I should be paying for it. (much like whenever I use the airport). However, I believe that many many meeting needed to be had with the city in advance of this going public. The back and forth between the city and CSEC is a little childish.

I'm still think railtown would me a much better fit with less issues (*I know they don't own the land) than WV, especially with the ability to build in a Green-line LRT station.


I'm disappointed that the CalgaryNext presentation didn't inspire me at all. It actually felt hollow, almost lacking energy and excitement. I guess my expectations for the announcement after all of these years were not realistic.

Not a slag on the post or the proposal really, but the CalgaryNEXT proposal, so far, does not include a bow trail realignment. Most renderings and plans put the building in between the two lanes.