Is it me, or is it weird that quite a few of the Canadian stadiums and arenas all seem to have the same mega-companies snagging naming rights? Between Scotiabank and Rogers, the arena names almost feel cookie cutter and generic.
Nice job on this one. Can’t say it reminds me particularly of anything, it seems so unique. It’s warm and inviting, which is exactly what those people need when it’s 15° Fahrenheit outside. Has the same inviting principle that a lodge would have at a ski resort. Definitely blends with the environment, which is an advanced architectural principle. Wanting to do it and actually pulling it off is huge. The inside was built for the fans also, not as a vessel for the owners to install POS’s everywhere. Huge lower bowl like Ginger mentioned, and fairly large club level with a lot of excellent seats for people who can’t afford a suite. The upper deck is insignificant and is probably much cheaper and targeted for giveaways and families on a budget. What a fan-friendly place. Wow. The SaddleDome is ancient, decrepit, and they used to play there in the ‘80’s when they were hot. Back when I used to actually watch hockey. Brilliant place.
Calgary's population is projected to be 1.8 million people as of July of this year. Its not that small of a city. Also the total price tag of the arena and area (new underpasses, road work needed) is priced at 1.3 billion.
Love the "shipped in dirt" bit by Ginger. He's right. They're actually creating more work for the construction crew by having the dirt hauled in and setting up that flower bed type base, only to have to haul it away again after the 10 minute ceremony. This is more of a groundadding event than a groundbreaking event. Too funny. Agree with Ginger – just have someone jackhammer out a piece of that asphalt and let the dignitaries scoop up some dirt or chipped rock from underneath.
Scotiabank and Rogers have their names on a number of Canadian stadiums: Scotiabank Arena (Leafs/Raptors), Rogers Centre (Jays), Rogers Place (Oilers), Scotiabank Saddledome / Scotia Place (Flames), Rogers Arena (Canucks). BCE (Bell Canada Enterprises) gets in there with only one – Bell Centre (Canadiens).
The high rise apartments referred to in this video near the new arena are called the Arriva Tower complex. They technically started the boom in condominium development in Calgary around 2006. Expecting a lot more development in this area now that the BMO centre was recently completed that will connect to the new arena.
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Flames arena – lighting makes it look like flames of a fire. Well thought out for this specific team.
Too small ? More people than the Oklahoma City metro area inside city limits.
Is it me, or is it weird that quite a few of the Canadian stadiums and arenas all seem to have the same mega-companies snagging naming rights? Between Scotiabank and Rogers, the arena names almost feel cookie cutter and generic.
Hm, very Interesting…
Looks sick. And the price tag is amazing in 2024.
Calgary is not too small for the NBA. No one cares about about basketball in western Canada
I really enjoy your World Trade Center-Twin Towers videos.
The NBA has no desire to be in Calgary, more less anybody else.
Looks really nice and for a great price
They should call it. The fire place.
At night it’s gonna looks very cool
Those aren’t windows those are fireballS
Nice job on this one. Can’t say it reminds me particularly of anything, it seems so unique. It’s warm and inviting, which is exactly what those people need when it’s 15° Fahrenheit outside. Has the same inviting principle that a lodge would have at a ski resort. Definitely blends with the environment, which is an advanced architectural principle. Wanting to do it and actually pulling it off is huge.
The inside was built for the fans also, not as a vessel for the owners to install POS’s everywhere. Huge lower bowl like Ginger mentioned, and fairly large club level with a lot of excellent seats for people who can’t afford a suite. The upper deck is insignificant and is probably much cheaper and targeted for giveaways and families on a budget. What a fan-friendly place. Wow. The SaddleDome is ancient, decrepit, and they used to play there in the ‘80’s when they were hot. Back when I used to actually watch hockey. Brilliant place.
Please make more normal videos like this
Calgary's population is projected to be 1.8 million people as of July of this year. Its not that small of a city. Also the total price tag of the arena and area (new underpasses, road work needed) is priced at 1.3 billion.
Love the "shipped in dirt" bit by Ginger. He's right. They're actually creating more work for the construction crew by having the dirt hauled in and setting up that flower bed type base, only to have to haul it away again after the 10 minute ceremony. This is more of a groundadding event than a groundbreaking event. Too funny. Agree with Ginger – just have someone jackhammer out a piece of that asphalt and let the dignitaries scoop up some dirt or chipped rock from underneath.
Scotiabank and Rogers have their names on a number of Canadian stadiums: Scotiabank Arena (Leafs/Raptors), Rogers Centre (Jays), Rogers Place (Oilers), Scotiabank Saddledome / Scotia Place (Flames), Rogers Arena (Canucks). BCE (Bell Canada Enterprises) gets in there with only one – Bell Centre (Canadiens).
Looks good. I hope they build a modern arena district around it. There is a lot of available space around the arena site.
The arena itself is 800m but the entire project is 1.2 billion so there will be an entertainment district around it
Also, that's $800M Canadian dollars. With today's exchange rate, it's only around $580M U.S. dollars, though they'll probably go over-budget.
Those corporate logos make stadiums and arenas look tacky. Hopefully seating is good.
The high rise apartments referred to in this video near the new arena are called the Arriva Tower complex. They technically started the boom in condominium development in Calgary around 2006. Expecting a lot more development in this area now that the BMO centre was recently completed that will connect to the new arena.
You’re comments show you clearly know nothing about Canada and the city of Calgary do research before making videos
I live in Calgary and I’m liking both the interior and exterior of the new arena