I still don't like the idea of adding just an arena (in either location). The east end is cut off from 17th ave by what is effectively a ghetto, so adding a new arena in a location nearby the current spot still won't do anything to promote a fun night life. So unless there are massive development plans attached to it, then it'd be just like if you were to put the arena by itself over in the west end - it'd just be an arena surrounded by a whole bunch of useless crap.
If we want this to be of significant value, then there needs to be a solid development plan around the arena otherwise it accomplishes nothing other than give the Flames a new home. I hope we're looking for something bigger than that. We need restaurants, pubs with live music, shops, etc. etc. etc. to pop up around the arena.
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