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Originally Posted by Bingo
There it is ... had to see a response like that sooner or later ... "so Flames"
They are literally building this on top of two existing parking lots that are full every night, not to mention the other two or three that are just empty dusty lots that will soon be buildings.
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They just finished building a hideous $80million parkade a block or so away (of course the Flames don’t benefit from it financially so they will try to undercut it). If you think any of the dusty lots to the North will be developed anytime soon I would love to share in your optimism.
Sorry, but this team has been mediocre on the ice and off for the better part of two decades. The city finally gets its #### together for a change and builds a beautiful library and music museum with the BMO expansion, Glenbow renovation, and Arts Commons reno either started or around the corner. I had high hopes that with CMLC involved the arena would be no different and become a showstopper that truly anchored a unique entertainment district. Unfortunately the Flames had to get their grubby paws on it and this is the result, a giant cineplex.
I find it very bland and sterile with way too many material choices on the exterior. I like the front arena plaza and the limited retail at grade but the rest is meh. If they continue to value engineer this, the roof will end up being corrugated metal. It is what it is. Maybe when it is complete it will end up looking better, but from the renderings it just comes across as lazy and uninspiring, especially from design teams that have created so much better.