Chalkie Gerzowski Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 So, do the Raiders need to upgrade there stadium? What about the Vikings? 49ers are supposedly going to put a vote out there, referendum (whatever) for a stadium in Santa Clara. San Diego is considering a downtown stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 No, can't change the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 So, do the Raiders need to upgrade there stadium? What about the Vikings? 49ers are supposedly going to put a vote out there, referendum (whatever) for a stadium in Santa Clara. San Diego is considering a downtown stadium? everyone you mentioned is in a less favorable position as the bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 It is unlikely stimulus money would be used to build a domed stadium in Buffalo; however, stimulus money can be used for infrastructure projects that would complement a stadium being built. This would entail improving the surrounding highways, a demolition of old buildings. This would create local jobs which WNY needs. Then with a mix of private and state funds you could build a dome stadium which could be used for Bills Football, Concert promotions, state championships, trade shows and other stuff. If the stadium is right near the Falls you have a an established tourist area with the capacity to draw in events. This could be the spark the Buffalo area needs to reinvent itself. As many have already said, it makes too much sense. very smart and fair post ... +1 DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 everyone you mentioned is in a less favorable position as the bills. from what I read, Minneapolis-St. Paul, the local pols and business put together a proposal for a rather extraordinary looking stadium, but the Vikings' ownership isn't very keen on it. I do find it funny that LA would make a push for a team, yet the three franchises in that state all have stadium "issues". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 from what I read, Minneapolis-St. Paul, the local pols and business put together a proposal for a rather extraordinary looking stadium, but the Vikings' ownership isn't very keen on it. I do find it funny that LA would make a push for a team, yet the three franchises in that state all have stadium "issues". i think its actually more the league, rather than L A per se. i know the league will not admit that, but we all know they want a team there strictly for the T V ratings. its all about advertising revenue based on market size, all that mumble . again, i do not think buffalo has to worry. the stadium can, and will if need be, upgraded. there is money to buy it from ralph. i just think the negativity that the media thrives on, gets the masses worked up, is just causing worry, worry that is manifesting itself into a sense of possible reality that should not exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 OK I am purely spouting my ignorance on the whole West NY Buffalo area so my question is how far is Niagara Falls from Buffalo and its metro area. I am only asking the question because if in some weird world the Bills get a combo of league, private, and public funds to finance a stadium (Probably not a dome I am sorry but it would be really expensive to build a dome or a retractable dome) how far would the stadium in Niagara be from Buffalo and Orchard Park. It seems like pairing the Niagara draw plus moving the stadium site to an area closer to Toronto would be the best of both worlds as long as it still remains somewhat close to where the Buffalo/current fans currently are. But still as long as Ralph is the owner I just don't see Buffalo going outside of the Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 btw, has anyone visited the canadian side of the falls in the last few years? i am really impressed with the way its been developed; shopping, entertainment, views of the falls, dining, casinos etc. ive been a lot of places in my life and i gaurantee that area matches up well with anything comparable ive been in america, europe or asia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 To close a $179 million budget gap San Diego will save $243,000 a year by dumping the horses and 9 dogs. I guess you gotta start somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Apply to Obama for the money as a public works project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 btw, has anyone visited the canadian side of the falls in the last few years? i am really impressed with the way its been developed; shopping, entertainment, views of the falls, dining, casinos etc. ive been a lot of places in my life and i gaurantee that area matches up well with anything comparable ive been in america, europe or asia You are right....the Canadian side as great hotels entertainment, things to do restaurants, great views. It is a great tourist attraction.....top 10 in North America...I believe top 6 overall in terms of millions of visitors. Niagara Falls NY unfortunately is a dump although they are slowly getting things done....it makes sense geographically as the So Ontario fans would feel even more connected to the team. You would still get all the Rochester fans as well and obviously he same Buffalo fans. NF is about the same distance from Buffalo as OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 btw, has anyone visited the canadian side of the falls in the last few years? i am really impressed with the way its been developed; shopping, entertainment, views of the falls, dining, casinos etc. ive been a lot of places in my life and i gaurantee that area matches up well with anything comparable ive been in america, europe or asia And why is our side squandered so much, I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 And why is our side squandered so much, I wonder? our side went industrial because the upper niagara river was more accessible. its all in the past now, literally. let's help transform the falls with a new home for the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 And why is our side squandered so much, I wonder? What happened at the City of Niagara Falls Building Inspectors office this past year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 What happened at the City of Niagara Falls Building Inspectors office this past year? i dont know, what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 And why is our side squandered so much, I wonder? I already answered this earlier. Corrupt politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 OK I am purely spouting my ignorance on the whole West NY Buffalo area so my question is how far is Niagara Falls from Buffalo and its metro area. I am only asking the question because if in some weird world the Bills get a combo of league, private, and public funds to finance a stadium (Probably not a dome I am sorry but it would be really expensive to build a dome or a retractable dome) how far would the stadium in Niagara be from Buffalo and Orchard Park. It seems like pairing the Niagara draw plus moving the stadium site to an area closer to Toronto would be the best of both worlds as long as it still remains somewhat close to where the Buffalo/current fans currently are. But still as long as Ralph is the owner I just don't see Buffalo going outside of the Ralph. It's 20 miles from downtown Buffalo to the Falls. And despite Chalkie's insistence that it's inaccessible from Buffalo there are several roads in. It would cut travel time for Toronto fans by at least 30 minutes. Plus locating it in Niagara Falls puts the stadium into an established tourist area. True, the US side blows compared to the CAN side but a new domed stadium (it HAS to be a dome IMO) can do a lot to renovate the USA side. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 but a new domed stadium (it HAS to be a dome IMO) can do a lot to renovate the USA side.PTR domed why? potential SB and event draw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Also the myth of the Bills being snow warriors is long gone. And quite frankly I'm too old to be freezin' my ass off. Word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 domed why? potential SB and event draw? that and allows for a wider potential audience (elderly, tourists, families with small children, fans new to football, business people entertaining clients, people that don't like the cold) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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