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Originally Posted by MacFlame
I don't pretend to understand all of the ins and outs of these complex (IMO) deals, but two things that have always stuck out to me from the initial presentation given be CSEC.
1.) If I make the assumption that the Flames leave because they can't get a new arena, does the city end up kicking in money to build an arena after the team is gone to attract concerts, events, etc? Do City's even do that sort of thing? If so, why are they unwilling (is that even true?) to kick in any money now?
2.) Having said that....Why such a hefty price tag? Google tells me that a new arena in Winnipeg cost ~185M. Is it is as nice as Edmonton's? My guess is no ( I've never been there), but why does it matter? Do we really need an arena that cost a billion or more? I don't need a nicer arena to enjoy a hockey game. Really, I just want shorter lines to the urinals. Would I pay a ticket tax for shorter bathroom lines? Depends on how many beer I had (but yes, probably yes..only half kidding), but Calgary tax payers shouldn't be on the hook for my beer consumption.
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gonna to keep things simple:
1) the City has never said No, flat out, for the use of public monies...However, the CalgaryNext proposal is very big in scale including creosote clean up and a field house for the the stampeders/public use...
the City has always had the position that public monies should go towards the public's good... how "Public Good" is defined is one of the biggest questions.
2) a new arena in East Village would be less... potentially <500 million... price is dependent on what's all going into it... so Rogers might have required more infrastructure in Edmonton.. plus money for the new Ice District maybe? ...
there's tons more info on the board, but that's a quick and dirty answer to your questions... i am sure others will add on other points