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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately or fortunately, this is basically a done deal.  State legislative members outside this area will not go on record as opposing the first proposal to bring professional sports teams to Virginia, particularly when the members of the district support it.  The average voter in Virginia doesn’t care that the deal might force the State to raise income taxes in 15-20 years.

[b]There’s no question that this proposal will benefit Alexandria economically, and in a major way.  [/b]It might well be a boondoggle for the rest of Virginia, and it will divert investment and revenues from Arlington County and Fairfax County to Alexandria, but most members of the state legislature don’t care about that.[/quote]

This is total bull.

Nobody is going to want to come out to PY on the blue/yellow line. And driving will be a nightmare. The economic numbers are based on this being a success, but PEOPLE ARE NOT GOING TO GO.  The "pro arena" folks are truly looking at a best case ideal scenario, instead of a likely reality - the station is not convenient. And it is completely inadequate to handle crowds, despite being brand new.

Look, I was hopeful when the plan was first announced. I thought that maybe this could be a good thing? But as more details come out, there is absolutely nothing positive about this project. For anyone in Alexandria, Virginia, fans in MD/DC. But hey, Monumental gets a payday. And Glenn. And probably the mayor. 
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