UrbanWarrior
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I would love to see BVS converted. Even just two of the towers. Either way though, interesting that there's been so many major properties changing hands.
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Urban Development and Proposals Discussion
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Me neither, but if I had a choice of buildings to convert BVS would at or near the top of the list. It's centrally located with a nicely laid out +15 retail set up. From a design perspective, the floorplates are larger than say Cornerstone or Tek Place, etc.. but smaller than many of the other office buildings.
DougB
Active Member
Probably means that the market has finally bottomed out and properties have marked down to market clearing prices. This is a good sign!
BVS is not well suited to conversion, other than having small floor plates.
Beltline_B
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Why would BVS not be well suited for conversion?
CT (Chinese_T)
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https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/cfl-to-make-announcement-at-calgary-s-mcmahon-stadium-1.7103060
Grey Cup 2026 + facility expansion?
Grey Cup 2026 + facility expansion?
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CalgaryTiger
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I could be wrong but isn't BVS pretty full?
CalgaryTiger
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I would say any investment in McMahon would be minor. The Grey Cup is about so much else other than the game. They'll probably add temporary suites versus temporary seating like they use to.
Albertasaurus
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Confirmed, Calgary hosting the 2026 Grey Cup. Festivities to take place at Stampede Park/BMO Centre with the game itself at McMahon. But no expansion or renovation of McMahon, sadly.
thecivilengineer
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We need new stadium, considering that is UofC's ground. For a city of this size and potential, not having a proper stadium is a missed opportunity.
Golfing guy
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Where is the money coming from? Unlike the new event centre that will be used 100’s of times a year for various things. A new footballs stadium has few uses. Big white elephant for the near $1 Billion price tag.
trtcttc
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Most provinces have 1 flagship stadium and ours is in Edmonton. I'd rather that money be spent on community amenities (rec centres, sports field, etc.) that will actually improve people's lives.
Urb
Active Member
That's the issue. It's in Edmonton...
Which other provinces have two major cities of roughly equal size, though?
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
The only other province with 2 or more CFL teams is Ontario, and all 3 of them have recently built or recently renovated stadiums. Or... do the Argos still play at Sky Dome or is it BMO Stadium?? Cause BMO was recently renovated, I don't think Sky Dome has.
Calgary does need a decent stadium. McMahon is an embarrassment.
Even something cheap and simple like Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton would be fine. Though I'd prefer a Landsdowne Park-style total gutting and redo of McMahon with a similarly scaled district development. The city could even leverage the cost of the stadium against the district redevelopment to cover a good portion of the cost. Maybe?
Calgary does need a decent stadium. McMahon is an embarrassment.
Even something cheap and simple like Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton would be fine. Though I'd prefer a Landsdowne Park-style total gutting and redo of McMahon with a similarly scaled district development. The city could even leverage the cost of the stadium against the district redevelopment to cover a good portion of the cost. Maybe?
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CalgaryTiger
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It doesn't have to cost a lot. There are stadiums around the world of under 30k capacity, which this should be, that do not carry a big price tag. Also, it wouldn't need a lot of bells and whistles too. Just give everyone a proper seat (not a metal bench) and a proper washroom.