Spurs Looking To Build New Stadium Downtown

[scott]

Best comment: "Can she be our mayor?"

She's tried before, losing badly each and every time.

[scott]

If the majority of San Antonians are ok with being committed to $489 with a hard cap on cost overruns, they probably don't think an EIA is necessary. My gut - based on 0 data - is that the majority would be in favor of funding that commitment with a hotel/rental car tax and with a promise of a GMP on that commitment.

Which is a long way of saying this mayor is ing atrocious.

The majority of people, in general, are morons. If the Spurs were pitching in zero, or if the Spurs were footing the entire bill, my guess is the same people would be lined up on the same sides, with only a small percentage of folks swinging on the margins.

[koriwhat]

I love my Spurs but I hate more taxes especially seeing how the Alamodome was a failure that cost us a ton and the Frostbank Center was put slap dab in the hood. Why fund such nonsense? The organization itself and the whole of the NBA make tons off ticket sales and merch, especially these days, so they should foot the bill themselves. We lose the Spurs to another city/state, then we lose them.

[rjv]

The majority of people, in general, are morons. If the Spurs were pitching in zero, or if the Spurs were footing the entire bill, my guess is the same people would be lined up on the same sides, with only a small percentage of folks swinging on the margins.

most people can't even take the time to inform themselves and opt to make up their own crap instead. (^ see above)

[heyheymymy]

Spurs Jesus has spoken:

The Lord is my Castle

[koriwhat]

Spurs Jesus has spoken:

The Lord is my Castle

Spurs Jesus, not even 2 yrs ago, was trying to buy in bulk counterfeit Wemby jerseys.

[ChumpDumper]

^career criminal

[heyheymymy]

Spurs Jesus is a but also an icon

[koriwhat]

Spurs Jesus is a but also an icon

indeed. he's def become apart of the Spurs iden y, locally, these days.

[mystargtr34]

She seems kinda low IQ almost Kamala like but not quite as bad. She obviously ticks a lot of diversity boxes so wouldn’t surprise me.

[Trill Clinton]

Spurs Jesus, not even 2 yrs ago, was trying to buy in bulk counterfeit Wemby jerseys.

At least he isnt a pdf file rapist like ya boy

[exstatic]

She seems kinda low IQ almost Kamala like but not quite as bad. She obviously ticks a lot of diversity boxes so wouldn’t surprise me.

I was thinking that a lot of her behaviors cross the line into the area of being narcissistic. I don’t see her being low IQ. Her inability to grasp that she’s not in control or calling the shots, and that her position is a losing one is consistent with the way I described her. It’s not intellectual stupidity, it’s emotional stupidity.

[Dex]

I was thinking that a lot of her behaviors cross the line into the area of being narcissistic. I don’t see her being low IQ. Her inability to grasp that she’s not in control or calling the shots, and that her position is a losing one is consistent with the way I described her. It’s not intellectual stupidity, it’s emotional stupidity.

That's my feeling as well. She is just upset because her opinion is being ignored and the Spurs and City Council are basically just going around her, and now she's stomping her feet over it.

Also, this project has been in the works for 3 years. She's only been mayor for 2 months, and now she feels like she gets to come in and call the shots over it.

Not exactly a good way to win over a city who (by majority) loves the Spurs.

[BatManu20]

[BatManu20]

[Leetonidas]

It's going to happen with or without her being on board. just needs to get out of the way already. SAs one of the biggest cities in the nation and the downtown area is a dump. The city desperately needs this to stay relevant

[NASpurs]

I'm watching the guy live in the KSAT stream. What a ing asshole. Holy stfu

[djohn2oo8]

It's going to happen with or without her being on board. just needs to get out of the way already. SAs one of the biggest cities in the nation and the downtown area is a dump. The city desperately needs this to stay relevant

Nothing wrong with that. Most cities do independent studies when it comes to things like this. It’s really not out of the ordinary.

[lebomb]

Nothing wrong with that. Most cities do independent studies when it comes to things like this. It’s really not out of the ordinary.

The SPURS did use an independent firm to pull the numbers. Same firm used in Philadelphia.

One thing I can guarantee, noone is going to change their mind if the vote is in November or next May. Whether another independent study is done or not. Minds are already made up much like in politics and religion.

I will also say the SPURS funds on this project is unheard of. The SPURS can get a privately funded arena is several other cities......... Las Vegas, Seattle.........etc.

Old head San Antonians just dont understand the economic impact Project Marvel will have on the city.


SMMFH

[NASpurs]

Peter Holt is talking and Sean Elliott is about to talk.

[ChumpDumper]

Nothing wrong with that. Most cities do independent studies when it comes to things like this. It’s really not out of the ordinary.

What's the alternative to the Spurs' playing at an arena on the Hemisfair site after 2032?

[djohn2oo8]

The SPURS did use an independent firm to pull the numbers. Same firm used in Philadelphia.

One thing I can guarantee, noone is going to change their mind if the vote is in November or next May. Whether another independent study is done or not. Minds are already made up much like in politics and religion.

I will also say the SPURS funds on this project is unheard of. The SPURS can get a privately funded arena is several other cities......... Las Vegas, Seattle.........etc.

Old head San Antonians just dont understand the economic impact Project Marvel will have on the city.


SMMFH

Incorrect

https://www.ksat.com/news/ksat-inves...antonio-spurs/


Spurs will need to win over votes in November. You can’t just expect something to pass without providing public awareness on what this means beyond just the Spurs arena.

[djohn2oo8]

What's the alternative to the Spurs' playing at an arena on the Hemisfair site after 2032?

You’re asking about an alternative. Never said the plan was a bad idea. However, the public needs to be informed before they vote. Can’t just pass something with no secondary analysis just because it’s the Spurs. Isn’t that what happened last time?

For example, what happens to the Alamodome? Frost? That needs to be addressed.

[baseline bum]

You’re asking about an alternative. Never said the plan was a bad idea. However, the public needs to be informed before they vote. Can’t just pass something with no secondary analysis just because it’s the Spurs. Isn’t that what happened last time?

For example, what happens to the Alamodome? Frost? That needs to be addressed.

You and I both know the voting public is never informed or we wouldn't be in the mess we're in now

[ChumpDumper]

You’re asking about an alternative. Never said the plan was a bad idea. However, the public needs to be informed before they vote. Can’t just pass something with no secondary analysis just because it’s the Spurs. Isn’t that what happened last time?

No, that's not what happened the last time.

The last time, the city did absolutely nothing and the county had to step up to keep the Spurs in San Antonio in the only site they had available.

For example, what happens to the Alamodome? Frost? That needs to be addressed.

The Alamodome is part of the venue PFZ that includes the convention center and the new arena. Its improvements are planned for phase 2 and will be allowed to be funded by the same mechanuism funding the convention center and the arena.

Frost is planned to be run by the Rodeo company year round and will be continued to be maintained by the county. The city has all to do with FBC because they the bed thirty years ago.