^ I favour a downtown location too. But I do see merit of a stadium on the eastern end of the beach.
1. High visibility
2. would attract more out of town visitors (unfortunately I believe this) and I wouldn't want the stadium events to not attract capacity.
3. The naming is gold
4. Something significant to bring Hamilton closer to the water
I don't like that there is anyplace to walk to. Hutch's and Baranga's don't count. Maybe it would spur development but unlikely when used so infrequently.
Downtown would add significant people downtown, patronizing stores/restaurants. It could be accommodated at John/Wilson area. I would prefer to see the city start making its way towards the water. That would mean development from King St northwards.
Plus seeing a skyline from inside a studium lets people know where they are.
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Height restrictions and Set-backs are for Nimbys and the suburbs.
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