Doc Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Just now, LeGOATski said: That would be great, but I just think you have it backwards. You build a stadium there because of the area. You don't build up the area because of the stadium. The way you describe it is putting the cart before the horse. Buffalo metro has a declining population. It's not a growing entertainment district. More like building a stable and expecting more horses to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Just now, Doc said: More like building a stable and expecting more horses to arrive. Yeah, they should commit to the whole gimmick. Build a stadium downtown and call it "The Field of Dreams." Kevin Costner will lead the charge on opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Yeah, they should commit to the whole gimmick. Build a stadium downtown and call it "The Field of Dreams." Kevin Costner will lead the charge on opening day. Buffalo already had a classic baseball movie shot at stadium - The Natural. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 12:58 PM, Codyny13 said: Agreed, but a facelift, infrastructure repair, and big business don’t hurt in attracting investment and other business. Again, as a visitor to the city, it’s something that would attract me to an area, as I want to stay downtown, rather I find myself going up to Hyrtle or Elmwood, which are great areas, but i like many others,I think, would prefer not to get into a car to go check things out, and especially not to go to the stadium. Have you seen our grain elevators? There's been enough economic studies over the years in various cities to show building a new stadium has little impact on the economic development around it. Especially an NFL stadium. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Just now, Limeaid said: Buffalo already had a classic baseball movie shot at stadium - The Natural. Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Just now, LeGOATski said: Perfect! Yes I got to be an extra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Buffalo metro has a declining population. It actually didn't this most recent census. Both Buffalo and Erie County grew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: It actually didn't this most recent census. Both Buffalo and Erie County grew. I don't think investors are looking at population growth by 10 year increments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: I don't think investors are looking at population growth by 10 year increments. Nor does anyone when arguing for something they are not getting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 3:28 PM, LeGOATski said: That would be great, but I just think you have it backwards. You build a stadium there because of the area. You don't build up the area because of the stadium. The way you describe it is putting the cart before the horse. Buffalo metro has a declining population. It's not a growing entertainment district. I understand, and I only speak for myself and how I feel. Downtown Buffalo would be more of a destination and desirable place for myself to visit, and what I personally would like, so I would imagine for some others as well. It just irks me to let an area just die, we’ve had countless areas, especially in Brooklyn that used to be completely garbage, and now have become almost unattainable to live in. Just hoping to facelift for that area I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Codyny13 said: I understand, and I only speak for myself and how I feel. Downtown Buffalo would be more of a destination and desirable place for myself to visit, and what I personally would like, so I would imagine for some others as well. It just irks me to let an area just die, we’ve had countless areas, especially in Brooklyn that used to be completely garbage, and now have become almost unattainable to live in. Just hoping to facelift for that area I guess It would be great, but you just can't expect a football team to generate that growth. The local government just knows that public loyalty lies with the team and tried to use that loyalty to get more money from the taxpayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Well... maybe next week? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Well... maybe next week? COULD next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 They are waiting until Ertz is on the team so that he can announce the new stadium deal during his press conference... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I heard April 1st. No fooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo44 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, Doc said: I heard April 1st. No fooling. It’ll be before March 27th due to NFL owners meetings. Owners have to vote on it then and if there’s no announcement the next time they can vote on it is 6th months later, which doesn’t work. all parties aren’t stupid so it’ll be announced within 2 weeks or so 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 At least there was some news on the stadium front today - Pegulas chose their architects (Populous.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Is THIS "this week" or is next week "this week"? Usually "this week" refers to week in which Graham makes a poor take on Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: At least there was some news on the stadium front today - Pegulas chose their architects (Populous.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Well…, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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