I'm generally fine with building a new arena (and yes, fully cognizant of the arguments against publicly funded arenas and stadiums). It was going to happen eventually.
For me, it's the sweetheart deal CSEC will get on the bus barns land. Keep in mind, a new bus barn facility will have to built somewhere else. Even if you argue the property is on some very valuable real estate to offset that, why not have the parcel open for other bidders?
To me, it smells reminiscent of the Katz swindle.
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