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Originally Posted by J.OT13
Relevant to the conversation, the "expert" on this news story thinks that BC Place is in a terrible location. "sandwiched between highways", I don't think he even bothered Googling the site; the Dunsmuir and W Georgia viaducts he's probably referring to are no more than elevated streets from an unbuilt highway that could very well be demolished within the decade.
He seems to want the American style stadium in a field surrounded by parking for the "full experience... tailgating where the match is only one part of it" as if restaurants and bars within walking distance aren't part of the experience we're missing when we're only driving to and from the place.
He seems to also think getting 70k-80k people, again I don't think he Googled BC Place Stadium to see the actually capacity, out of the place is easier by car than, I don't know, a grid of streets leading patrons to two rapid transit lines, and again restaurants and bars where they can hang out to avoid the rush.
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The location of the Sens' Palladium has always been a major hurdle to convince fans to make the trek. There's no a single bar or restaurant within walking distance outside the actual arena. It's all parking, up to 500 meters away. You drive in, and then you drive out, taking 30-60 minutes just to get out of the parking lot. That's why we're so excited about the prospect of the new LeBreton arena, where transit will be 200-250 meters from the door, and it sounds it will be at least covered if not climate controlled. And if you want to avoid the rush, there will be bars and restaurants on site. For those more adventurous, they can walk to bar districts in Hull or Little Italy (on the street named for Lord Stanley of Preston), or take the train a few stops to Elgin or the ByWard Market. |
Cool video, thanks for sharing, I agree though, that so called expert wasn't much of an expert at least not when it comes to BC Place. He has no clue about the actual capacity, nor as you said about the actual location. And I hardly think tailgating in the CFL is a reason why you'd want to build a new stadium in the middle of a parking lot. In fact the Lions will be having a tailgate party at the Plaza of Nations when they return to BC Place this year.
As for the Ottawa rink, are they using the same wood feature design from a few years back? I hope so as that would be the nicest rink in the NHL, has a European vibe to it.
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