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Crepuscular

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13. We don't really need to look at Atlanta

Reply to jehop61 (Reply #12)

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 04:57 PM

Dec 2013

as there are already two examples of successful stadium projects spitting distance from where this new arena will be located. I doubt many would say that it would have been better for the Tigers to move out of the downtown to the burbs or for the Lions to have stayed in the Silverdome, instead of investing in the downtown arenas that those franchises use. This project is much more then just a hockey stadium, it also includes the development of a surrounding arts & entertainment district that will bring an estimated 8,000 permanent jobs to the downtown area.

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Detroit: Why is there over a half billion dollar stadium deal being approved in a bankrupt city? [View all] RandySF Dec 2013 OP

Bread and Circuses? NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #1

Because a half billion dollar stadium creates a half billion jobs. jsr Dec 2013 #2

Because the Billionaire pizza company owner wanted one. nt MrScorpio Dec 2013 #3

how any detroiter can step foot into that stadium is beyond me and anyone who does should be shamed leftyohiolib Dec 2013 #4

Those No Billionaire Left Behind policies are working like a charm. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2013 #5

Why is there over a half billion dollar stadium deal being approved in a bankrupt city? BobUp Dec 2013 #6

Are you in Minnesota? Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #7

Not Minny BobUp Dec 2013 #11

Because it makes economic sense to do so. Crepuscular Dec 2013 #8

Check with Atlanta jehop61 Dec 2013 #12

We don't really need to look at Atlanta Crepuscular Dec 2013 #13

Because this sort of thing has been going on SheilaT Dec 2013 #9

Not to worry, Washington doesn't win enough. broiles Dec 2013 #17

I would not be reflexively against the idea. Of course individual projects like this have to be Douglas Carpenter Dec 2013 #10

The bonds are being issued by a state agency and no new Detroit tax money will be used. badtoworse Dec 2013 #14

So the whole state will be paying taxes to support the stadium then? RC Dec 2013 #15

They're revenue bonds. They'll be repaid out stadium revenues. badtoworse Dec 2013 #18

How much is the owner or the NHL paying for it? davidn3600 Dec 2013 #16

If the city can't afford to pay workers Aerows Dec 2013 #19