OHL Expansion

[OMG67]

Thats actually a really cool concept.
I had no idea they were this far along when i was going back and forth with OMG telling him it was possible but this is great to see.
I guess this just goes to show that anything is possible with the right Mayor and Council just like i said!
The Article is behind a paywall so i couldn't really read it.

I never said it wasn’t possible. I said it is unlikely unless it is part of a larger development where the arena issue a small component. That is exactly the case here.

The developments are typically spearheaded by private investment. It is REALLY difficult for small communities to pass funding on to local taxpayers. Most budgets are already tight. You need the project to generate the new revenue required to offset the costs. That is tough to do in a stand alone arena not connected to a development.

THAT was my point. This proposed project as well as the Brantford development proves it.

 

[ScoutLife4]

I never said it wasn’t possible. I said it is unlikely unless it is part of a larger development where the arena issue a small component. That is exactly the case here.

The developments are typically spearheaded by private investment. It is REALLY difficult for small communities to pass funding on to local taxpayers. Most budgets are already tight. You need the project to generate the new revenue required to offset the costs. That is tough to do in a stand alone arena not connected to a development.

THAT was my point. This proposed project as well as the Brantford development proves it.

You mentioned Peterborough can't draw for an entertainment district like Brantford because they do not have any business there.
I think the fact that they have spent a bunch of money on drawings and design says otherwise was my point.
a wise man once said "build it and they will come"
This is great news for the team and community that they are exploring this.

 

[OMG67]

You mentioned Peterborough can't draw for an entertainment district like Brantford because they do not have any business there.
I think the fact that they have spent a bunch of money on drawings and design says otherwise was my point.
a wise man once said "build it and they will come"
This is great news for the team and community that they are exploring this.

I said “Event Centre”

The event Centre is like a Conference Centre that attracts transient business activity from outside the region. That is way different than an entertainment district.

 

[ScoutLife4]

I said “Event Centre”

The event Centre is like a Conference Centre that attracts transient business activity from outside the region. That is way different than an entertainment district.

I honestly don't know what you mean the discussion was never about a business conference room it's about an arena. -i could care less about a meeting room.

Another topic....
What is going on with TD Place once the 67s get their new arena? (I'm not familiar with the plan or project)