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Originally Posted by Zarley
A stadium is an important civic asset and, unlike an arena, the financial pro-forma for a stadium does not work in Canada. Not a single CFL or MLS stadium in this country has been privately financed and it's an inevitability that public dollars will go to stadium replacement in Calgary as well. The synergies gained from a combined facility will save taxpayer dollars when the greater picture is considered.
While I think concerns regarding field-house usage are an important consideration, the majority of these issues can be solved via good design. On a smaller scale, the Jack Simpson gymnasium (which is combined with a fitness centre and hosts a wide range of regular events) demonstrates that a multi-use facility can work with minimal impact on other users.
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Serious question. Why is a stadium an important civic asset?