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Originally Posted by tsquared1967
I don't know about helping with Stampede tourism. The Calgary Stampede would not like to have concerts at the new arena where they will lose out on ticket sales and concessions revenue during the stampede to the Flames. The two arena owners will compete for concerts and one building will sit empty for most of the year. Concerts will be limited as big names will still go to Edmonton.
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The plan is to keep the Saddledome if there's a successful Olympic bid, if not it will be demolished and potentially a hotel and more onsite parking for the Stampede.
The Saddledome will be replaced with a new arena, building an entertainment district in the Vic Park area makes so much more sense then the CalgaryNEXT/ West Village proposal.
I can imagine an entire street lined with bars and restaurants from the Stampede grounds to the new arena, and it will be great.