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Originally Posted by Red
Years of construction boom. Downstream effects of such boom. Business opportunities. That's a lot of money earned and spent in this city.
Showcase what Calgary has to offer to promote business, tourism and migration.
Sure, things are different now than 88, but it is not a stretch to believe that this city would create a ton of buzz and money that comes with it. It's pretty much guaranteed.
And remember, infrastructure spending is an investment because you create jobs and boost the economy. This goes far beyond the actual length of the event. Years of booming economy.
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These are temporary benefits, which even place strain on our existing infrastructure during the ramp up to the Olympics. Once the games are over, we’re still on the hook for the cost, even when the benefits you describe disappear.