New Downtown Calgary Arena - Page 26

You Need A Thneed · #**501** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

So lets assume that the preliminary design process has begun and just needs to be approved and finalized. From shovel in the ground to completion how long would the constructions process take? 2 years?

Construction would take 2 years, minimum, likely longer.

Bigtime · #**502** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:15 PM**

They're withholding the plans from us because they know we'll freak out when it is a piece of Stampitecture 🞵🞵🞵🞵...

kw5150 · #**503** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:18 PM**

I heard rumours that the stampede location will not be suitable for a new arena. It will likely be located in............who knows........

You Need A Thneed · #**504** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:19 PM**

Design work is definitely under way to some extent.

I've heard that the Flames aren't looking for funding from outside, for a big part because funding usually comes with shared revenue, and the Flames want 100% of the revenue from the building.

Stang · #**505** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:35 PM**

I have two wishes:

- That the architecture be modern, original, and inspiring. (I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised).

- That it be downtown and adjacent to (or incorporating) a c-train station. I know that it has been hinted that the location would be North of the Saddledome in Vic Park, so technically further from the Stampede Station. I'd prefer something where the Big 4 currently sits.

Ramsayfarian · #**506** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stang

I have two wishes:

- That the architecture be modern, original, and inspiring. (I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised).

- That it be downtown and adjacent to (or incorporating) a c-train station. I know that it has been hinted that the location would be North of the Saddledome in Vic Park, so technically further from the Stampede Station. I'd prefer something where the Big 4 currently sits.

I think your second wish will come true. I'm not holding my breath for the first one.

You Need A Thneed · #**507** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stang

I have two wishes:

- That it be downtown and adjacent to (or incorporating) a c-train station. I know that it has been hinted that the location would be North of the Saddledome in Vic Park, so technically further from the Stampede Station. I'd prefer something where the Big 4 currently sits.

It would be pretty close to a future SE LRT station.

Bigtime · #**508** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang

I have two wishes:

- That the architecture be modern, original, and inspiring. (I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised).

- That it be downtown and adjacent to (or incorporating) a c-train station. I know that it has been hinted that the location would be North of the Saddledome in Vic Park, so technically further from the Stampede Station. I'd prefer something where the Big 4 currently sits.

Even if it moves north closer to 12th avenue it will eventually be close to a future SELRT station.

Edit: Beaten by seconds!

kw5150 · #**509** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:44 PM**

Just put it out by crossiron mills.

Stang · #**510** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by kw5150

Just put it out by crossiron mills.

Despite your laughing jester: not cool.

At least the club seems to agree that it should be centrally located as well. And the points made about it being close to a SE LRT station are quite true indeed. The stadium would obviously pre-date the SE LRT, but hopefully not for more than a few years.

Tarsus · #**511** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 8:01 PM**

Three wishes:

-Central location
-Modern style
-Retractable roof

DizzyEdge · #**512** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 8:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tarsus

Three wishes:

-Central location
-Modern style
-Retractable roof

-monorail

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Mazrim · #**513** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 8:42 PM**

The walk from the LRT to the Saddledome is already pretty long. I assume it wouldn't be much longer if they built the new arena just to the North of the Stampede site.

fusili · #**514** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 8:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by DizzyEdge

-monorail

....

But where would the children play?

freeweed · #**515** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 8:58 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Innersoul1

So lets assume that the preliminary design process has begun and just needs to be approved and finalized. From shovel in the ground to completion how long would the constructions process take? 2 years?

Considering it takes 9+ months to build a concrete apron for a train platform, in this city I'd say at least 12 years.

Innersoul1 · #**516** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by kw5150

I heard rumours that the stampede location will not be suitable for a new arena. It will likely be located in............who knows........

You know, last night watching the LA v.SJ game I was blown away by the size of the Staples centre from above, it covers some serious square footage. I have always thought that the 12th ave site on the Stampede grounds doesn't seem large enough.

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Originally Posted by You Need A Thneed

Design work is definitely under way to some extent.

I've heard that the Flames aren't looking for funding from outside, for a big part because funding usually comes with shared revenue, and the Flames want 100% of the revenue from the building.

If the Flames want 100% revenue does this have any affect on the relationship between the Flames and the Stampede.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang

I have two wishes:

- That the architecture be modern, original, and inspiring. (I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised).

- That it be downtown and adjacent to (or incorporating) a c-train station. I know that it has been hinted that the location would be North of the Saddledome in Vic Park, so technically further from the Stampede Station. I'd prefer something where the Big 4 currently sits.

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Originally Posted by You Need A Thneed

It would be pretty close to a future SE LRT station.

I am sure that if the Flames had their way they too would like a modern looking building. The American Airlines arena is the closest example in the league to Stampitecture and man is it unappealing. I think that the possiblity of an off-stampede ground arena would really allow for something modern and chic.

Calgarian · #**517** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 10:36 PM**

I think a new 'dome would work out great in the West Village on either the GSL Chev city site or Renfrew Chrysler site. Decent access to the WLRT, prominent riverfront location (postcards galore) and still very central.

kw5150 · #**518** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 10:47 PM**

We dont need two dead spaces in the downtown area (stampede)......and I am hoping to one day relocate to the west village in a condo.......(15 year plan)

Calgarian · #**519** Posted **Apr 21, 2011, 3:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by kw5150

We dont need two dead spaces in the downtown area (stampede)......and I am hoping to one day relocate to the west village in a condo.......(15 year plan)

Actually I would love to see the new arena and a new football stadium right there. Then we could have an arena district built up around the area.

lubicon · #**520** Posted **May 19, 2011, 6:33 PM**

So it appears the City of Edmonton and the Oilers have come to an agreement on building/funding a new arena. Will this help act as a catalyst for a new arena in Calgary?