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Originally Posted by monkeyman
Building a new arena isn't just about the hockey club, it's part of a larger rejuvenation initiative by the city that started decades ago to revitalize our downtown and the Stampede park area. Like the BMO centre, it helps bring more and larger conventions, events, shows...
Even if the Flames moved, the city would still need to decommission the Dome at some point in the coming years and want to replace it with something. If they had to do it on their own, it'd likely be scaled back and less useable.
Not apples to apples, but I've gone to concerts in BC place, what an awesome experience. Much superior to any experience you'd get at the dome. seats were nicer, concourse was much nicer and then having the roof open was amazing.
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But how much does moving two blocks north and adding maybe another half-dozen events really move the needle?