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Originally Posted by the urban politician
Is there a shred of evidence that being in the city boosts attendance?
How has being in the city impacted Depaul Blue Demons' game attendance?
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I'd say it's less about being in the city and more about being easy to access for people living in the city. Right now it's a pain in the ass to get to the stadium. I used to go to maybe 2-3 games a year when I lived on the Northside. If the stadium was at the Lincoln Yards site I would have probably gone to almost every home game.
The Lincoln Yards stadium proposal has the potential to be like a mini-Wrigleyville with the added benefit of being on the Chicago River. Toyota Park sits inside a sea of parking lots with zero walkability to anything.