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Old 04-24-2017, 07:43 PM   #1936
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Originally Posted by Ducay View Post
What ever happened to that awesome site plan for the Stampede grounds where it was year round walkable retail/entertainment and not just one giant parking lot?

I thought the BMO centre renos & expansion were the first step in that whole plan, but seems like it was the final solution to the concrete problem?
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Originally Posted by ComixZone View Post
I believe the issue the Flames have with this is that the Calgary Stampede has been dragging their feet development wise for years and years and years. I understand the lack of faith in them. The fact the Calgary Stampede grounds are effectively an abandoned carnival grounds for 50 weeks each year is ridiculous.
Basically this. Stampede has done squat in developing Stampede Trail.

Thankfully, CMLC is now involved, so things should start rolling with their guidance. Especially since they're the ones whom made this arena report.

http://www.calgarymlc.ca/news-full/2...tegic-alliance

http://www.calgarymlc.ca/riversdistrictmasterplan

http://www.calgarymlc.ca/news-full/2...-victoria-park
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