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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
But how much does moving two blocks north and adding maybe another half-dozen events really move the needle?
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The building is just a small part of the overall picture. Having the new BMO convention centre and redeveloping the stampede grounds will have an impact on future conventions, future concerts, future Stampeds, improve the entire area and make it more useable year round. The saddledome is not a part of that plan, it's the antipodes of the plan. The city doesn't want it, CMLC doesn't want it and yes, the Flames don't want it. So the Saddledome's time is limited, it's just a matter of when, not if it gets demolished and replaced by something.