Last edited by DetDannyWilliams; 08-26-2014 at 05:23 PM.
Well, I can tell you where the new Stadium will go....wherever Terry Pegula wants it to go.
WagonCircler (08-27-2014)
The state commission will, of course, come up with a list of sites that require the least amount of investment by the state. Don't be surprised if the current location is deemed the best as a recommendation.
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That part gave me a chuckle ...The study also did not consider any potential sites in Ontario, a no-brainer for a New York State-funded project in a year when Cuomo is up for re-election.
Lone Stranger (08-27-2014)
Perry Street Projects.
I hear it's a done deal.
With heavy involvement from Delaware North.
Lone Stranger (08-27-2014)
Is there enough room there?
http://www.youinweb.com/profiles/142..._332932062.htm
As if there was any question that Niagara Falls had a chance. Trying to cram that many cars into the corner of the state where there are no major highways or entry/exit routes was a silly notion anyway, as bad as putting it in Canada and expecting WNY-ers to travel.
Mace (08-27-2014)
I can't envision any way that a new owner (Pegula) would not basically demand a new stadium on land that he can acquire (or may already have) and not lease from the County.
COMING SOON...
Originally Posted by Dr.Lecter
Fletch (08-27-2014)
The state is setting themselves up for negotiations, and this study will give them more rationale for playing a little hardball. Smart, pro-active move by them, actually.
Mace (08-27-2014)
I wonder what that would reduce the cost of a new stadium by. Presumably that land cost is a part of the total cost of the stadium. Not really sure it's all that sizeable though. I mean what, even if land sells for $1M/acre, which I'm sure it doesn't there, we're not talking about all that much in the grand scheme of things, a few percent of the overall cost.
I just wish they'd announce Pegula the winning bidder and let's move on already.
You know it was a surprisingly quick, efficient, forward-looking move by the State in this case. Saves everyone time, and gives the new owner options tacitly endorsed by the State, while giving the State a solid bird's eye view of the best options available to a new Owner.
YardRat (08-27-2014)
Here's a cut and paste. I think I may have dropped Ralph II on the Casino, but, as you can see, there's also Father Conway Park due South and more projects in the non-hilighted areas. Also plenty of Thruway access with a minimum of infrastructure.
It would put all three Buffalo stadiums within walking distance of each other and would create year round events in the "Stadium District", making it far more attractive for development, which would build on the great progress already begun in Canalside.
I also had a conversation with a Delaware North employee this week who strongly believes that Jacobs will be involved with financing.
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Please not the Waterfront. Why in the name of Jove would you do that? Reclaim it and make it greenspace. Put the stadium somewhere else.
Lehner's history. He just doesn't know it yet.
At your earlier post I attempted hand drawing the stadium over the map in windows paint and it again came out like a child's drawing, so yours came out much better and I have to give credit where credit is due.
Coincidentally, I had a conversation with a Delaware North employee as well earlier today, but the dialogue centered more on compensation for squeegee related maintenance on his vehicle at an intersection so I have nothing to add regarding Jacobs' intent because it wasn't Jacobs who always throws me a few bucks and a sandwich coupon.
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WagonCircler (08-27-2014)
Greenspace? Isn't that a fancy way of saying, "empty land?"
Isn't that what already exists?
"Please not the Waterfront."
Why not? If a new stadium was built on the, 'greenspace,' and condos were built around it on the Lake, as they constantly do in Toronto....wouldn't that be of greater benefit to Buffalo than empty land?
What about the people in the projects?
Can we eat them or sell their flesh?