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Originally Posted by yourbestfriend
I think that has a large part to do with the whole situation. From the league and owner point of view, if Edmonton can do it, why can't Calgary? Most of the important economic, political and social externalities are very similar for both cities. They set a pretty strong precedent for a municipally funded arena.
Also as an FYI, the provincial government already committed funding to Rogers Arena. So technically, some of our tax dollars helped build that arena. I think it’s only fair we make them do the same for us when the time comes lol
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The Province gave no money to Rogers Arena. The City of Edmonton covered that shortfall.
I think comparing the relevant factors between edmonton and calgary, it shows that Edmonton was far more desperate for a new arena.
Rexall was out of downtown. Edmonton's downtown is weak, with little exonomic and social activity. They were desperate to revitalize the area and Katz offered to spend millions on the surrounding area (the stuff that actually makes money)
Calgary doesn't have this issue.