Now that the Buffalo Bills have a new stadium, they want locals to please shut up and be happy with whatever the team gives them
One of the local leaders who helped draft the CBA is now outright stating that the Buffalo Bills are going against what is found in the CBA. It is difficult to see how she isn't correct here. The Bills would not stop talking about how much they would include the community when it comes to giving back to the area. Now? Shut up and take whatever it is that we give you. If the Bills think that these types of statements will allow them to invest more into the community, they have quite the surprise…
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The Philadelphia 76ers should be embarrassed at their refusal to put more money into the CBA
But what about the changes that will need to be made to the metro system right below this new arena? This metro system, called SEPTA, needs almost $250 million dollars from the state just to stay afloat this year. As the city noted in talks today, SEPTA is in a “financial crisis”. However, if the Philadelphia 76ers want this metro station to be operational for arena events, it will need $30 million dollars worth of upgrades. Is the team going to pay for that? Of course not. The team testified…
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The absurdity of non-disclosure agreements, sports and taxpayer money
The San Antonio Spurs want a new arena. That isn't new or shocking news. But if you want actual news on this subject? Good luck. For the last year or so, the Spurs and city officials have kept every possible detail out of public view if it pertains to a new arena. No discussions. No interviews. Just silence. Now, will taxpayers end up paying quite a bit? Sure. But they won't know about it until a deal is done first. How can this be legal? We are talking about taxpayer money. We are talking…
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Yet another “historic” community benefits agreement…this time in Chattanooga
In July, the Chattanooga Lookouts, a minor league baseball team, reached an agreement with the city to build a new ballpark. Although the price was originally going to be $79.5 million, the final price tag was actually $120 million. Not to worry, though, as the public contribution amount is capped at…$112 million? Ever since 2022, local groups in Chattanooga have been pressuring local officials to make sure that the community was represented whenever a community benefits agreement (CBA) was…
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The Kansas City Royals screwed themselves yet still blame everyone else
The Kansas City Royals held off on telling the public about the location of their new ballpark until just months before the sales tax election. This meant that when the team did announce the location, the people who live in or around the area of this proposed ballpark were likely to be quite shocked. The Royals proposed a new ballpark on a big piece of land that at the moment had “as many as two dozen businesses and organizations” currently operating and open. They would need to be removed.
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Philadelphia CEO has numerous “facts” showing how good a new Philadelphia 76ers arena will be for local residents. Then provides nothing whatsoever.
Like most parts of this proposal, local anger about public transportation comes from the lack of answers by the Philadelphia 76ers. The team initially stated that their transportation plans for the new arena would involve no new parking additions due to “existing lots and garages (being) sufficient”. How on earth could the 76ers think this? Well, they released an estimate that the new arena would bring in 3,700 cars per game, which is quite low. The way they got to that number was by forcing…
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Albuquerque officials tout new soccer stadium, not 2 years after voters said NO to it
In November 2021, the citizens of Albuquerque voted not to allow the city to spend millions on a new stadium for the New Mexico United soccer team. It wasn't even close, as the margin was just about 2-1 against the new stadium.
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