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Originally Posted by The Familia
1. Parkade. The attached parkade is literally the biggest issue in my mind. It takes up much needed space from a lot that is already super small and tight at best. This forces the arena to shrink its usable floor space and place restrictions on its design. The parkade provides zero benefit to the general public as it will be used exclusively by the team/management and a few rich patrons who can afford it. There is no shortage of parking in the area. There is a new $80 million dollar parkade a couple blocks north in addition to the multiple surface lots in and around Victoria Park. Don't forget the actual Stampede grounds themselves! As these lots develop over time, the completion of the Green Line should alleviate any issues by removing drivers. A reduced arena capacity also reduces the number of vehicles. If the Flames are hell bent on a parkade, why not build it on the small parcel of land immediately to the south and build some retail into the base?
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If this is important to signing free agents (secured, attached parking,) does that impact how important it is?