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Originally Posted by Bingo
I just suggested that the city has clearly defined gains in this that makes it less simple.
They want a building down town.
They have an arena featured in their East Village plan.
They have an olympic bid that features a new building and proximity to the old one for security cost savings.
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But if the things the city wants are the best choice the Flames have anyways, then from their perspective there's no need to pay the Flames to do what they'd be doing anyways. And actually, if you compare this plan to CalgaryNext, it seems the city actually will get more of what it wants
by taking money off the table. Furthermore, because the Flames are dependent on the city for supporting infrastructure, and subject to the city's zoning regulations, the city has the means to influence the project without paying to do so.
If the Flames had a business case for Balzac that was better than the one for Victoria Park, then you might see the city needing to make a contribution that tips the balance.