for an arena to two locations: either the current parking lot north of Midtown Plaza shopping centre, or the land presently occupied by the city yards on the north edge of downtown.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“This district will be where we hold our biggest events, conferences, concerts and sports,” Penner said. The organization says building across the street from Midtown mall, with its proximity to TCU Place, “will create the most synergy with existing downtown businesses, including robust spinoff for restaurants, hotels and night-life establishments.”
One question: would this not inflate the already sky-high rent prices for businesses downtown? Especially near the arena itself?