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Originally Posted by CroFlames
The 300-400 million spent on the rink would have better served a wider demographic in Calgary by expanding transit, building more amateur sports facilities, road infrastructure, social assistance programs, etc, etc etc.
That's all I'm saying. I will personally benefit from this rink. But many (read: most) will not, yet they were asked to forego other public works for this arena that will just make the Flames more money.
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But the City end up committed to spending for an arena because it is a public work. The City has decided to make revitalization of the Rivers District and creation of an entertainment district one of its most important priorities and dedicated large amounts of funding to developing it. And where a modern arena with a popular pro sports team is needed for the revitalization to be successful.
https://www.calgarymlc.ca/projects/r...ct-master-plan