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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing
I disagree with this in a local sense.
I am going to spend my Flames and concert money on the Flames and concerts. If they were not here, I am not spending that same money elsewhere in the city on other events. I know that. I spend it on larger items out of province, or I just don't spend it.
So, without a new arena and Flames or concerts being here, my disposable income is simply not being spent here. I doubt I am the only one.
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I have gone to the same amount of hockey games out of city vs at the Saddledome the past 2 years.
And I had seasons tickets for 20 years.
I hate going to a game in Calgary, especially after being to other cities.
Bad Stadium, Bad Parking and Traffic. Few food options within walking distance before the game, and nothing but Casino to do after the game.
Now does that extra economic uptick "repay" the expense to the city. I'm sure it doesnt. But in today's world where there are so many option to spend your $$ that arent kept in the city having world class entertainment options generates some extra revenue