New Downtown Calgary Arena - Page 70

H.E.Pennypacker · #**1381** Posted **Jun 12, 2014, 7:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Spring2008

Most if not all arenas in major Canadian cities have been built with private money only.

Didn't Jerry Jones spend $1 billion of his own money on the Cowboy's stadium too?

tomthumb2 · #**1382** Posted **Jun 12, 2014, 9:14 PM**

If thats the case, then I'd suggest the flames owners get off their asses and build something instead of waiting for a handout. But of course Edmonton got a sweetheart deal so they want the same thing. Aint gonna happen.

Luk_o · #**1383** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 6:11 PM**

Ken King interview from this morning on FAN960. Comments on the new mixed sports development start at ~19:00.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/boomer-morning/ken-king-in-studio-w-boomer-rhett/

King says to expect more public details soon.

VIce · #**1384** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 6:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Luk_o

Ken King interview from this morning on FAN960. Comments on the new mixed sports development start at ~19:00.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/boomer-morning/ken-king-in-studio-w-boomer-rhett/

King says to expect more public details soon.

So, announcement on a combined hockey-football facility before Christmas?

MasterG · #**1385** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 6:48 PM**

I have heard a rumour that some of the big-wigs in the Flames ownership have been quietly buying up some properties in the Sunalta area for personal investment purposes. Through a friend of a friend who is in the know, so not sure if there is much to go on here but interesting if true.

H.E.Pennypacker · #**1386** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by MasterG

I have heard a rumour that some of the big-wigs in the Flames ownership have been quietly buying up some properties in the Sunalta area for personal investment purposes. Through a friend of a friend who is in the know, so not sure if there is much to go on here but interesting if true.

Hmmm.. If I only knew some names I could look into that to verify...

craner · #**1387** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 6:54 PM**

I was just thinking how quiet this thread has gone and then today . . . BAM!
Thanks for posting guys.

Tills13 · #**1388** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 6:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Luk_o

Ken King interview from this morning on FAN960. Comments on the new mixed sports development start at ~19:00.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/boomer-morning/ken-king-in-studio-w-boomer-rhett/

King says to expect more public details soon.

The way they're just toying with us is brutal...

It'll be the Library all over again.

fusili · #**1389** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 7:00 PM**

If it goes to where the GSL site is, or even the greyhound site, it would be a huge boon to Sunalta. It's on an LRT line (an underused one at that) and has pretty good road access. Interesting.....

flipstah · #**1390** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 7:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

If it goes to where the GSL site is, or even the greyhound site, it would be a huge boon to Sunalta. It's on an LRT line (an underused one at that) and has pretty good road access. Interesting.....

On the other hand, Stampede is going to feel the hit with the lack of a big arena (or are they keeping the Saddledome and having 2 in Calgary)?

*Stardust* · #**1391** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 7:33 PM**

Across the street from Arriva! *crossing my fingers and toes*

H.E.Pennypacker · #**1392** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 7:36 PM**

Personally I like the Railtown side for an arena ... Could tie in a could of pedestrian overpasses over the CPR tracks (maybe even a terrace over the tracks) to add some connectivity to the EV and would be walkable from a couple of LRT stops in addition to being close the the grounds

Innersoul1 · #**1393** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 8:02 PM**

Jeez! King drop the doozy about a multi-purpose facility and Rhett Warner goes and changes the topic!

This sounds seriously amazing and promising. King posits the new facility as being like nothing we have ever seen. It would be truly massive it it is a facility that can house hockey, football and a fieldhouse? Gosh!

Here are my questions:

-Is Railtown large enough to accommodate such a facility?
-If the West Village is the spot (God that would be an iconic/defining location) I would imagine that the Flames would incorporate some sort of entertainment district like Phoenix or LA. Or do you suspect that this would come naturally?
-Can Christmas come soon enough?

fusili · #**1394** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 8:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

Jeez! King drop the doozy about a multi-purpose facility and Rhett Warner goes and changes the topic!

This sounds seriously amazing and promising. King posits the new facility as being like nothing we have ever seen. It would be truly massive it it is a facility that can house hockey, football and a fieldhouse? Gosh!

Here are my questions:

-Is Railtown large enough to accommodate such a facility?-If the West Village is the spot (God that would be an iconic/defining location) I would imagine that the Flames would incorporate some sort of entertainment district like Phoenix or LA. Or do you suspect that this would come naturally?
-Can Christmas come soon enough?

Short answer: yes. Railtown is massive. Massively massive. Super-duper, unbelievably massive. It is roughly a 2 block x 1.5 block site, including the roads.

Spring2008 · #**1395** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 8:26 PM**

I'd rather the Railtown, but wouldn't be disappointed with West Village either.

With Railtown, you'd have massive build up of Vic Park, East Village, and East Vic Park at once.

You Need A Thneed · #**1396** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 8:31 PM**

Insiders in the thread at Calgarypuck say that West Village it where it will be, likely a football stadium and a hockey arena, as part of an entertainment district.

Spring2008 · #**1397** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 8:34 PM**

Do you think they're actually going to build an arena/stadium combo? Would the city be able to expropriate the Railtown lands from Remington and then maybe pitch that in as the city contribution? The list of owner billionaires can each pitch in $500M to cover the rest of the expenses lol.

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

Jeez! King drop the doozy about a multi-purpose facility and Rhett Warner goes and changes the topic!

This sounds seriously amazing and promising. King posits the new facility as being like nothing we have ever seen. It would be truly massive it it is a facility that can house hockey, football and a fieldhouse? Gosh!

Here are my questions:

-Is Railtown large enough to accommodate such a facility?
-If the West Village is the spot (God that would be an iconic/defining location) I would imagine that the Flames would incorporate some sort of entertainment district like Phoenix or LA. Or do you suspect that this would come naturally?
-Can Christmas come soon enough?

DizzyEdge · #**1398** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 9:09 PM**

Re: buying up properties in Sunalta area, is there any way they could carve enough space here?

https://maps.google.com/?ll=51.045731,-114.115688&spn=0.004378,0.010568&t=h&z=17

H.E.Pennypacker · #**1399** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 9:11 PM**

^ if they could do that and incorporate a major upgrade to Crowchild in that location I'd be all for it

DizzyEdge · #**1400** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 9:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by H.E.Pennypacker

^ if they could do that and incorporate a major upgrade to Crowchild in that location I'd be all for it

Just wondering if any of that hill to the south is develop-able/able to be carved out.

Or maybe here, with integrated hotel with river views

https://maps.google.com/?ll=51.046622,-114.107287&spn=0.004405,0.010568&t=h&z=17