Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 11597814)

If Kroenke wants to build a $2 billion dollar stadium in Inglewood, the NFL won't stop him. Otherwise, it's not going to happen.

The Carson plan site is literally on top of a toxic waste site and the environmental reports will take years.

Originally Posted by GloucesterChief (Post 11597821)

Sure, but they lose the biggest card they have to threaten cities with.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 11597825)

It's all folly, anyway. In another 20 years, giant stadiums will be irrelevant as virtual reality tickets will be all the rage.

Originally Posted by Chromatic (Post 11597831)

That's going to be sweet and I've never thought of that before. Like in every section there's going to be a super HD camera broadcasting in 4k resolution for 100$ a pop for whomever wants to watch at home.

Would work for a couple weeks until people start streaming them to others like they do now. ROFL:LOL:

Originally Posted by BlackOp (Post 11597676)

I didn't prove anything...it was a study on the impact of publicly funded stadiums and the local community. It was a few years ago so dont have a link..

I found the part interesting that if people dont spend at the stadium..that expendable money still goes back into the economy. People still eat out and do things...but it isn't a consolidated purge that goes into the hands of a few. 70,000 people dropping $150-200 at one place...

I agree that a team can give a city like KC an identity...it's hard to put a monetary value on civic pride. Does anyone really think "Chargers" or "49ers" when talking about San Diego or San Fransisco? I dont...I think weather, beach and tech industry. Forcing tax payers to fund a stadium in those environments..where tourism isn't dependent on their professional sports is a rip-off.

Originally Posted by BWillie (Post 11597840)

That sure doesnt apply to me then. Sporting events cause me to spend and consume way more than I would otherwise. For example, KU played at the Sprint Center a few weeks ago. I shelled out $250 more than I would have on a typical Friday Night. In fact, I went to the Tuesday game to when I usually just go to the gym and dont spurn the economy whatsoever. But on Friday after, I went to some local bars at P and L, and then spent $110 for a dinner at Antons. Adding it up, I wouldnt have spent that money at all had it not been for that event.