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Old 04-22-2016, 10:42 AM   #1471
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Originally Posted by longsuffering View Post
Agree that the land must be cleaned up sometime but what the stadium/arena supporters continue to overlook is that virtually any other development will generate tax revenue from the WHOLE site.

The Flames' proposal would have a substantial portion of the whole redevelopment area not contributing any property taxes!

That opportunity cost should be included in the economics from the City's side.
Well at least that would be a cost directly related to the difference between Calgary Next and another project which I would find refreshing!
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