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Originally Posted by Bunk
No clue, but I'd guess it's something along those lines based on the noises you hear about support for arena from Council members and what the Mayor intimated in his video and proposal. Even Druh Farrell, one of the staunchest early skeptics of the justification of any public funding, has moved toward saying an arena has a degree of public benefit (and therefore could justify public contribution) should that benefit be demonstrated and there is a return on investment.
http://www.electdruh.ca/a_new_arena
Like I said, I hope the City releases its idea of a fair deal- and strategically, I think they will. |
As part of an entertainment district within the already existing (and successful) rivers district, I think CRL funding for a portion of an arena could make sense.