jimmy10 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Good read by John Kryk Bills stadium? Not so fast http://blogs.canoe.com/krykslants/nfl/new-bills-stadium-not-so-fast/ How is it possible somebody beat you with a link by a whole day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROONDOGG55 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 FYI: Erie County's website has the stadium's leasing contract as well a few summaries Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. http://www2.erie.gov/exec/index.php?q=buffalo-bills-stadium-lease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Good read by John Kryk Bills stadium? Not so fast http://blogs.canoe.com/krykslants/nfl/new-bills-stadium-not-so-fast/ With contentious new-stadium talk swirling again around Buffalo and Bills, a reminder of what guides and constrains that process — and why building later rather than sooner could cost Erie County taxpayers tens of millions Only contentious talk is being generated by media - a class he is member of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 How is it possible somebody beat you with a link by a whole day? sorry - hadn't been following this thread! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'll call my shot. I won't be a Bills season ticket holder by the time a new stadium is built. I'll be 49 this year and I don't see me making the trek past 60. Having a hard time picturing everything coming together in 11 - 12 years. Location, funding, blueprints, workforce, time to build, I'd be shocked if it's ready in my season ticket lifetime. How negative! The new stadium will come together right after the new Peace Bridge You can buy seasons until 70 and still be in O Park LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Niagara Falls is not so silly.It is. I can see it possible out in wheatfield or something... but then you ask: why?. In the city of niagara falls there is a silly idea. Due to the unchangeable geography, game day traffic would be gridlock and would cost several hundreds of millions of dollars before you even break ground on a stadium. Then factor in the fact that you cant build a hot dog stand up there without corrupt government obstruction. I dont see why anyone would even begin to go down that path. Plus, erie county wouldnt allow the bills to even begin planning this until 2023. Edited June 11, 2016 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I seriously doubt they throw more money in renovations. 2023 is most likely timetable. The real question is what will be the % of public vs. private funding? Destinations like Vegas and San Diego have the luxury of increasing hotel taxes, etc. so the residents don't see any increase in taxes. Buffalo doesn't have that luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Buffalo has a lot of hotels Over 15,000 rooms. About 86% occupied Edited June 11, 2016 by mead107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 @salmaiorana Roger Goodell poked the #Bills stadium issue recently. Here's what Kim Pegula and PSE think.... https://t.co/w3eKYUdyqs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 And yet another conversation from Shutdown corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 And yet another conversation from Shutdown corner John Mara said in March. "But there’s a growing disparity in income between the top quartile teams and the bottom quartile teams, and that’s something we have to be conscious of for which a new stadium will not cure." Since in proper grammar you do not end a sentence with the word "of" I finished his sentence for him. Of course Buffalo will never get a Superbowl, like Jiants/Jest were given, but they can dangle that thought over the desperate heads as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Since in proper grammar you do not end a sentence with the word "of" I finished his sentence for him. Of course Buffalo will never get a Superbowl, like Jiants/Jest were given, but they can dangle that thought over the desperate heads as well. So, what you're saying is: it can happen in Minneapolis, but *not* Buffalo? Why is that exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Oh good, I was hoping that we would have a new stadium thread 0:) Mods!! Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Oh good, I was hoping that we would have a new stadium thread 0:) I believe we should have renovated the old thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 From the rumblings the past few days.... it is pretty out in the open that the Pegulas are actively researching and studying the options. Just seemed more concrete than in the past. I do like how Pegula seems to recognize that the Buffalo market is not Atlanta or San Fran (or even Minneapolis). I do think we are a unique situation and that needs to be taken into account. We dont have as much high-end clientele of a lot of other places and our fans will probably be more interested in the game atmosphere as opposed to cigar lounges and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I believe we should have renovated the old thread. Are you willing to pay for the PSL to do so? It is so difficult to get government funding ... From the rumblings the past few days.... it is pretty out in the open that the Pegulas are actively researching and studying the options. Just seemed more concrete than in the past. I do like how Pegula seems to recognize that the Buffalo market is not Atlanta or San Fran (or even Minneapolis). I do think we are a unique situation and that needs to be taken into account. We dont have as much high-end clientele of a lot of other places and our fans will probably be more interested in the game atmosphere as opposed to cigar lounges and such. They should go Green Bay Packers model with Hall of Fame but go one step further incorporating virtual reality. The Bills fans (most) have shown they are fans who know the difference between the Wine and Cheese amenities and the amenities they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 This should be a dead thread, pardon me if I keep it going. Blame Combo, or Ice or some other long gone poster. This comment from Kim Pegula: “We want to make sure we have all the information that is relative to our community, to our fan base. We’re not Atlanta, so it’s hard for us to say we’re going to build a stadium like Atlanta. We can’t. It’s not just a yes or no, it’s a lot more involved than that. We don’t talk about it now because we don’t have all the answers and we don’t want to get misconstrued because things change.” Three sentences, in an interview format, so succinctly addressed a complex and emotional issue. She is a force. The most under-rated owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 This should be a dead thread, pardon me if I keep it going. Blame Combo, or Ice or some other long gone poster. This comment from Kim Pegula: Three sentences, in an interview format, so succinctly addressed a complex and emotional issue. She is a force. The most under-rated owner. The "Anti-Jerruh". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) I don't know how real this is but: http://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/could-the-bills-be-getting-a-new-stadium-in-downtown-buffalo/ Edited June 30, 2016 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I don't know how much real this is but: http://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/could-the-bills-be-getting-a-new-stadium-in-downtown-buffalo/ It was on the Internet....it has to be real! (But I won't be surprised when something similar and true comes out....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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