When you step back and think about it:
In 1983 when saddledome was built, population of Calgary was 624,000. Now, the population of Calgary is probably going to be close to 1,800,000 when new stadium is constructed (3x bigger), but it will have less seating capacity
The entire business model is predicated on making the stadium experience luxury and exclusive, thereby driving up the ticket price as high as possible. Nothing about that says "community asset befitting of public subsidy."
It's wild to think that for 98% of calgarians, they're being asked to put their hard earned tax dollars to support the stadium so they can watch athletes on TV put on a jersey with a 'C' on it and so Edwards can maximize his cash flow.
In a way, it's almost sad that the flames are able to still dupe 18,000 people per game into paying for the product. Granted I'm one of those people getting duped, but I'm going to kick my addiction any year now.
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