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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Technically, they are proposing to build a new entertainment district. If it was just an arena, it would be a lot less. They are kind of using a new arena to justify larger commercial and infrastructure improvements. It kind of makes sense if you are building a downtown arena. Arenas alone take up a large foot print and have a lot of dead space if the areas around them aren't developed.
Whether or not the long term economic gains justify the current costs, I have no idea. I can see why people are apprehensive, but part of me also thinks that sometime it is nice to have nice things. To use an analogy, driving a Hyundai might be cheaper and still get you to the same places as a Cadillac, but if you are spending a lot of time in car, riding in comfort has it's upside.
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This makes sense and I agree. But my argument is that in Europe it seems they can build top notch arenas and stadiums (with development around them) for cheaper than we can. Is the Mafia subsidizing their projects or something?