I just want the new arena built, look at the experience in Nashville and even Edmonton now. Calgary is seriously missing out on making the East Village river area a great entertainment distinct instead we are getting the label of "no-fun" city.
For people who says don't give the billionaires 1 cent, guess what there have been only 3 arenas built in Canada with only private funds and each one of those arenas is in a much bigger city than Calgary. Look at the Quebec City arena built with 100% government funds or Winnipeg's new football Stadium. Calgary barely gets any federal funds for any projects other than the National Music Centre.
The only reason my NYC & Tampa clients have ever heard of Calgary is because of the Flames. That is an indirect benefit that no one even tries to value.
Lastly, Nenshi is very aggressive dealing with private businesses which obviously isn't getting anything done. I don't want Bronconnier in bed with private sector style corruption but Nenshi doesn't have to be so arrogant to these business leaders which as we all know probably have huge egos themselves.
Lastly Ken King should just pull the slightly less nuclear option and announce plans to explore building the arena on the Tsuu T'ina reserve instead of downtown, that would take away a bit of Nenshi's arrogance. I voted for him twice but I am not happy with the progress on this major issue plus his personal relationship with the Concrete Equities CEO.
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