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Originally Posted by Freeway
I honestly think that CSEC thought that CalgaryNEXT was a solution to many of the problems that the city (and also CSEC) faced. Unfortunately, I think they dramatically under-estimated the costs of development and over-estimated the city's ability to kick in funds AND the public's willingness to do so.
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I think you're right, but other circumstances have arisen to maybe swing a little more favour CSEC's way.
The reported Olympic bid being one to maybe get some civic dollars into an arena and now:
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The final decision (RE: World Cup) is expected to be made in January, and the 2026 World Cup - which has Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Colombia declaring interest in bidding for the competition - would likely be the first tournament to see 48 teams in the event of a favourable result.
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http://www.thescore.com/intfr/news/1...team-world-cup
So that might influence some more willingness regarding the Fieldhouse/Fields part of the project.
If CSEC put a facility together for both of those events I could see civic pursestrings somewhat loosened.
And I'll reiterate, I'm not against some public money going into it, but a reasonable amount. Like an investment, we want our money back with some interest.
Commercial Buildings are a depreciable asset and the City, unlike the Team (Flames/Stamps) dont have the potential benefit of the appreciation of their asset over time.
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Originally Posted by jammies
I'm only in favour of "Calgary, love it or leave it!" if we can expel all those against the Peace Bridge and downtown bike lanes too. Don't like the way the city is spending your taxes? Move! Completely reasonable.
PS: Oh, and Locke can be driven out, too - that guy was born to live in Airdrie. AIRDRIE! LIKE A PEASANT!
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Never! I'd die first!