RSL Stadium?.......Will it happen?

[Ute_City]

Originally Posted by urbanboy

Careful Viperlord, I'm sure that this is very insulting to anyone who is gay , lesbian , or bisexual . Using homosexuality as an insult or pejorative is most inappropriate!

Oh give me a break. Enough of this politically correct 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵...

[urbanboy]

Originally Posted by Ute_City

Oh give me a break. Enough of this politically correct 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵...

Do you honestly see something incorrect about my statement?

[SLC Projects]

I don't think it's the fact that people hate soccer. I think it's the fact that people hate Sandy. If this project ( Stadium ) was in downtown SLC or Fairgrounds then no one would be bitching about how it's a wast of money.
There's alot of people we could blame. Dave ( The owner ), Rocky Anderson, or even Earl Holding for not selling or giving up his land on 400 South and Main Street that could of been a great spot of a stadium. Sandy had the land....Salt Lake didn't.
Bah...Bah...Bah...What's done is done. Let's look forward and hope for better luck with the NFL or MLB being in SLC.

[UTPlanner]

Viperlord, as a gay man living in SLC I am not offended by your statement. I can't speak for the rest of the forum.

As a soccer fan, I am just curious as to whether or not urbanboy has been out to the fairgrounds? That neighborhood would do nothing to attract more visitors. It is a downtrodden neighborhood that certainly needs an economic injection, but a stadium is not the solution. Placing TRAX down North Temple and encouraging TOD's with some more density is the right solution. I think that it would be a horrible location for the stadium. This is a state of the art facility. If it could not be located downtown, where a viable location was never announced, then I would much rather see it in Sandy.

[urbanboy]

Originally Posted by UTPlanner

I am just curious as to whether or not urbanboy has been out to the fairgrounds? That neighborhood would do nothing to attract more visitors. It is a downtrodden neighborhood that certainly needs an economic injection, but a stadium is not the solution. Placing TRAX down North Temple and encouraging TOD's with some more density is the right solution. I think that it would be a horrible location for the stadium. This is a state of the art facility. If it could not be located downtown, where a viable location was never announced, then I would much rather see it in Sandy.

Hey UTPlanner, I have been in that area, and I think a soccer stadium would have been the perfect match! Had the Stadium been placed at the fair grounds, it could have sped up the Airport TRAX spur (at least to the fairgrounds), bringing more people to the area, helping economic development along North Temple, and so on. Plus, although this is a generalization, the demographic in those neighborhoods surrounding the fair grounds love soccer. A stadium would have been a great anchor for the fair grounds, really helping to make our fairgrounds world class.

[TimeSaltlake]

I think the Fair Grounds would be a good host to a stadium. As urbanboy stated, the trax will be going through. Plus that area is set for a change when trax is built to service there.

Two, I have to say that I am not a fan of having to drive to Sandy to get to the game, but I will do it anyways, or die trying to cross the State street after I ride the Trax.

Three. If you look at the demographics of the region, Sandy would benefit the most, simply because of the "Family and Jones effect." If it was built in the fair grounds, you would have a larger Latino (I'm a Latino myself) economic base, which would not bring or cause as much spending in the "preferred" businesses such as dinning and lodging. But Coronas Sells would be thru the roof

[UTPlanner]

Well, thankfully beer sales will be availabe at the stadium, so you and I can both enjoy a corona or two...or more. I will be taking TRAX to the games hence the beer. I'll be more worried about crossing State Street after the game in an inebriated state. (Wow, now I really sound like a drunk.)

The reason I disagree is that a stadium takes up a lot of space and in all reality is rarely used. The "west side" needs development that will spur development that is utilized daily. I would rather see North Temple become a truly mixed-use boulevard-- with residential, retail, and other commercial uses. I do not think that building a stadium would be a good catalyst for this kind of development in the area.

On a positive note I do like seeing the CitiFront project on North Temple expanding itself. I realize it is not an example of great architecture but it is bringing residents into the area. Hopefully, others will follow the trend.

[blm3034L!fe]

Originally Posted by TimeSaltlake

Three. If you look at the demographics of the region, Sandy would benefit the most, simply because of the "Family and Jones effect." If it was built in the fair grounds, you would have a larger Latino (I'm a Latino myself) economic base, which would not bring or cause as much spending in the "preferred" businesses such as dinning and lodging. But Coronas Sells would be thru the roof

Mabe even a Modelo or Tecate? LOL I drink both of those Cervezas!!!

[Ute_City]

Originally Posted by urbanboy

Do you honestly see something incorrect about my statement?

Yes I do. You are trying to create 'a mountain out of an ant hill' with his comment. Viperlord gave a tongue-in-cheek description of Dolan's and Checkett's business relationship...I did not intrepret it as a blast against homosexuals. Quit trying to create a controversy.

[TimeSaltlake]

Ute City, Don't add to this. You know that there are plenty of other things to bother oneself about. I don't think that either Viperlord or Urban Boy were truly upset by each others comments, and if they where, they are adult enough to diplomatically voice their concerns, and handle it.

Lets go get a cerveza since UTPlanner is buying.

[Ute_City]

Originally Posted by TimeSaltlake

Ute City, Don't add to this. You know that there are plenty of other things to bother oneself about. I don't think that either Viperlord or Urban Boy were truly upset by each others comments, and if they where, they are adult enough to diplomatically voice their concerns, and handle it.

Lets go get a cerveza since UTPlanner is buying.

Hey I'm just defending Viperlord...

[urbanboy]

I don't think Viperlord needs defending since I wasn't attacking him. Those things I said were only meant to be a friendly reminder.

[UTvision]

So, how bout that stadium?

[SLC Projects]

Originally Posted by UTvision

So, how bout that stadium?

I think it's looking good UTvision.

[delts145]

RSL stadium picks concessionaire. Bring appetite for more than soccer

http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_8687385?source=rv

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[SLC Projects]

Right on. Real food during a Real Soccer game.

[delts145]

Real Salt Lake: Things are looking up, RSL owner reflects on mistakes, is cautiously optimistic for the future

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695265028,00.html


Dave Checketts, right, hopes the new season will have Real Salt Lake holding their heads high rather than suffering through another losing soccer season. (August Miller, Deseret Morning News)



August Miller, Deseret Morning News

[delts145]

Real food: Soccer stadium goes upscale with its cuisine

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/
1,5143,695264909,00.html


Stuart Johnson

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[SLC Projects]

All that food sure does look good. If I know about it I would of been there. LOL