New Downtown Calgary Arena - Page 58

SubwayRev · #**1141** Posted **May 25, 2013, 10:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Doug_Cgy

Edmonton's also keeping Rexall Place

I'm not so sure, as the City stated in the press release about the new arena, that Edmonton could not support two arenas. That leads me to believe it will meet the wrecking ball.

Coldrsx · #**1142** Posted **May 25, 2013, 10:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Doug_Cgy

Edmonton's also keeping Rexall Place

For now... But tbd.

Black Star · #**1143** Posted **May 25, 2013, 10:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by RicoLance21

Perhaps this is the way to build something as iconic as Edmonton's...to go far beyond "Stampitecture".

There's something you don't hear everyday!! But Im starting to hear this more and more with different projects in the city. Bout time

Im sure when and if Calgary announces plans and rendering...it will be stellar...the Calgary way!

MalcolmTucker · #**1144** Posted **May 26, 2013, 2:54 AM**

Reconfiguring the Saddledome into a great set up for 10,000 could certainly be worth it, and avoid having to make the choice. If it couldn't pay its upkeep after a couple years, can always pull the plug later. How many years did the pacific coliseum in vancouver sit underused?

Bassic Lab · #**1145** Posted **May 26, 2013, 9:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by SubwayRev

But the Forum hasn't hosted an event in almost 15 years. I believe it is currently a church.

The difference in LA is that while the two arenas are in the same metro area, Anaheim and LA are different cities. The Honda Center serves Orange County and its 3,000,000 people, while the Staples Center serves LA County, and its 10,000,000 people. I just can't see Calgary being able to support two 20,000 person facilities with only 1,200,000 people.

The Forum has been hosting events the entire time. A church did own it, and might still, but they rented it out for concerts, sporting events, and just about anything else that could be thought of.

CapitalYEG · #**1146** Posted **May 27, 2013, 3:46 AM**

Would it be possible to renovate the Saddledome for CFL uses? Have the Stampeders play there and build a new arena elsewhere for the Flames?

craner · #**1147** Posted **May 27, 2013, 3:58 AM**

^ Anything is possible but this would be highly impractical.

You Need A Thneed · #**1148** Posted **May 27, 2013, 4:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by CapitalYEG

Would it be possible to renovate the Saddledome for CFL uses? Have the Stampeders play there and build a new arena elsewhere for the Flames?

Possible, of course. Also, rediculously impractical, since it would likely cost a billion dollars, and not be very good for football.

MalcolmTucker · #**1149** Posted **May 27, 2013, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by craner

^ Anything is possible but this would be highly impractical.

I always have wondered whether it would be practical to have a CFL field take advantage of the existing infrastructure of the Stampede Grandstand. A modular field in heavy concrete 'planters' for lack of a better word that could be packed up for Stampede time, with way more potential viewing areas for rodeo.

Of course would be a bit awkward.

Otherwise, I hold out hope for a complex with the new arena, a new convention centre, and a new football stadium that can be used as a huge convention space. I think a hockey arena can get done with minimal public dollars, but I doubt a football stadium can. But with a lower bowl that has seats that are retractable to create an even larger floor area for convention type events would be interesting if a business case can be made. Still would have to be value engineered big time to avoid financial ruin.

What ever plan the Flames' owners are cooking up, I sure hope they aren't hoping for more than surrounding infrastructure support and a property tax break for the arena.

SubwayRev · #**1150** Posted **May 28, 2013, 5:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bassic Lab

The Forum has been hosting events the entire time. A church did own it, and might still, but they rented it out for concerts, sporting events, and just about anything else that could be thought of.

Ah, I didn't realize they had been renting it out. And, I just read that MSG bought it last year, with plans to renovate and host more events.

But I still stand by my thought that Calgary cannot support two venues of this size. As it is, The Dome probably sits empty over 150 days a year.

jsbertram · #**1151** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 2:36 AM**

Saddledome flooded up to 10th (or 14th) row of seats.

"total loss" sez Flames president Ken King.

no doubt now there will be a push for a new NHL arena.

Maybe now the old Firestone site isn't such a dumb idea ...

btw: did the Renfrew Chrysler / GSL Chev City / Greyhound sites flood too?

Doug_Cgy · #**1152** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 5:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by jsbertram

Saddledome flooded up to 10th (or 14th) row of seats.

"total loss" sez Flames president Ken King.

no doubt now there will be a push for a new NHL arena.

Maybe now the old Firestone site isn't such a dumb idea ...

btw: did the Renfrew Chrysler / GSL Chev City / Greyhound sites flood too?

No flooding on those sites. I can see them very well from my balcony in Downtown West

Spring2008 · #**1153** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbertram

Saddledome flooded up to 10th (or 14th) row of seats.

"total loss" sez Flames president Ken King.

no doubt now there will be a push for a new NHL arena.

Maybe now the old Firestone site isn't such a dumb idea ...

btw: did the Renfrew Chrysler / GSL Chev City / Greyhound sites flood too?

He also said everything will likely be covered by insurance, so not really sure if this would necessarily effect the decision to build a new arena or not.

suburbia · #**1154** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 5:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Spring2008

He also said everything will likely be covered by insurance, so not really sure if this would necessarily effect the decision to build a new arena or not.

Insurance proceeds could be split into getting saddledome to where it can operate but not up to prior snuff, with balance towards new arena. It would absolutely effect decision-making.

monocle · #**1155** Posted **Jun 29, 2013, 1:32 PM**

NO mention of Tills13's comment in the big thread? He mentioned the new areana going on the GMC dealer in the west end. If they put in the Football stadium as well, I'll be happy. Should really liven up that area.

suburbia · #**1156** Posted **Jun 29, 2013, 5:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by monocle

NO mention of Tills13's comment in the big thread? He mentioned the new areana going on the GMC dealer in the west end. If they put in the Football stadium as well, I'll be happy. Should really liven up that area.

I thought his comment was that the stadium was going there - or did he mean arena?

Tropics · #**1157** Posted **Jun 29, 2013, 9:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

I thought his comment was that the stadium was going there - or did he mean arena?

He said "stadium" but then also said his dad works with an owner of the "Flames" so I am guessing he used the word "stadium" but meant "arena".

artvandelay · #**1158** Posted **Jun 30, 2013, 12:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Tropics

He said "stadium" but then also said his dad works with an owner of the "Flames" so I am guessing he used the word "stadium" but meant "arena".

The Flames own the Stamps.

Tills13 · #**1159** Posted **Jun 30, 2013, 3:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Tropics

He said "stadium" but then also said his dad works with an owner of the "Flames" so I am guessing he used the word "stadium" but meant "arena".

I meant arena, yes.

And while there is still a lot of speculation, I will say this is a good source.

I have no idea if they're doing a new football stadium, as well - McMahon seems to be doing the job just fine, atm.

monocle · #**1160** Posted **Jun 30, 2013, 1:43 PM**

Any chance we can get some covert pics of renderings, site plans, etc

?