Anonymous
03/01/2024 14:02
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
No. Ted figures that Virginia taxpayers are happy to subsidize him.
The thing will fail spectacularly and Virginia taxpayers throughout the commonwealth will have to pay up.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 13:43
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Nobody gives a sh*t about Hockey. Womens basketball will be a bigger draw.
Women's BB is great, but hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the region, men and women.
The NHL is multiple orders of magnitude more popular than the WNBA in both this region and the country in general.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 13:20
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
This is laughable.
PY is not more accessible to most Virginia fans - the blue/yellow lines are too far removed.
It's only accessible to Alexandria and Arlington, and most residents there do not want the arena in the first place. You think nearby residents want to support something that is effing up their neighborhood?
This whole plan is a disaster. The people will not come. We will all be financially burdened.
PY is LESS accessible to me in Arlington.
Believe it or not, it’s less accessible to me in alexandria!
Anonymous
02/29/2024 13:10
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Was just at the arena to see the Wizards and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the current arena. It's clean, in good shape, wasn't crowded. I see no reason why my tax dollars should support a new one.
+1
We live in Alexandria and go to current arena regularly. It’s easy to get in and out and honestly takes me less time than it does to get to PY bc of traffic
Anonymous
02/29/2024 12:45
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
This is laughable.
PY is not more accessible to most Virginia fans - the blue/yellow lines are too far removed.
It's only accessible to Alexandria and Arlington, and most residents there do not want the arena in the first place. You think nearby residents want to support something that is effing up their neighborhood?
This whole plan is a disaster. The people will not come. We will all be financially burdened.
Ted doesn't care about any of that, because he won't be on the hook for the cost of any of this.[/quote
If the bond financing is backed by the full faith and credit of Virginia like Youngkin proclaims, every single tax dollar collected by Virginia is on the hook. You, me, people in NOVA, people in Richmond, Hampton Roads, Roanoke Valley, horse country, the mountains, every single dollar from every where.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 12:04
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Nobody gives a sh*t about Hockey. Womens basketball will be a bigger draw.
Women's BB is great, but hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the region, men and women.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 12:03
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
This is laughable.
PY is not more accessible to most Virginia fans - the blue/yellow lines are too far removed.
It's only accessible to Alexandria and Arlington, and most residents there do not want the arena in the first place. You think nearby residents want to support something that is effing up their neighborhood?
This whole plan is a disaster. The people will not come. We will all be financially burdened.
PY is LESS accessible to me in Arlington.
This is the thing a lot of people don't get.
If you live in Del Ray or Potomac Landing, and maybe right around the Waterfront metro station in DC, then PY is a fine location. For pertty much everyone else in the entire region, PY is MUCH harder to access and will take significantly more time, even for people who live i NoVa.
And for the PP above, right now, the Caps are the cash cow. That will change when Ovi retires and the attendance reverts back to what it was pre-Ovi (I am a 30 year season ticket holder, ask me how I know)
The Wizards won't draw at all in PY because almost all of the fan base is in DC and MD.
So, good luck to Ted and good luck to the VA taxpayers who will be on the hook for the income shortfall.
DMV's true basketball history has nothing to do with NoVa, Arlington, or Alexandria. So, the Wizards will need to develop a completely new fan base, after first becoming respectable.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 10:16
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
This is laughable.
PY is not more accessible to most Virginia fans - the blue/yellow lines are too far removed.
It's only accessible to Alexandria and Arlington, and most residents there do not want the arena in the first place. You think nearby residents want to support something that is effing up their neighborhood?
This whole plan is a disaster. The people will not come. We will all be financially burdened.
Ted doesn't care about any of that, because he won't be on the hook for the cost of any of this.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 10:14
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
This is laughable.
PY is not more accessible to most Virginia fans - the blue/yellow lines are too far removed.
It's only accessible to Alexandria and Arlington, and most residents there do not want the arena in the first place. You think nearby residents want to support something that is effing up their neighborhood?
This whole plan is a disaster. The people will not come. We will all be financially burdened.
PY is LESS accessible to me in Arlington.
This is the thing a lot of people don't get.
If you live in Del Ray or Potomac Landing, and maybe right around the Waterfront metro station in DC, then PY is a fine location. For pertty much everyone else in the entire region, PY is MUCH harder to access and will take significantly more time, even for people who live i NoVa.
And for the PP above, right now, the Caps are the cash cow. That will change when Ovi retires and the attendance reverts back to what it was pre-Ovi (I am a 30 year season ticket holder, ask me how I know)
The Wizards won't draw at all in PY because almost all of the fan base is in DC and MD.
So, good luck to Ted and good luck to the VA taxpayers who will be on the hook for the income shortfall.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 08:54
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Nobody gives a sh*t about Hockey. Womens basketball will be a bigger draw.
Hahahahaha
Anonymous
02/29/2024 08:52
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
This is laughable.
PY is not more accessible to most Virginia fans - the blue/yellow lines are too far removed.
It's only accessible to Alexandria and Arlington, and most residents there do not want the arena in the first place. You think nearby residents want to support something that is effing up their neighborhood?
This whole plan is a disaster. The people will not come. We will all be financially burdened.
PY is LESS accessible to me in Arlington.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 08:49
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
This is laughable.
PY is not more accessible to most Virginia fans - the blue/yellow lines are too far removed.
It's only accessible to Alexandria and Arlington, and most residents there do not want the arena in the first place. You think nearby residents want to support something that is effing up their neighborhood?
This whole plan is a disaster. The people will not come. We will all be financially burdened.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 08:31
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Nobody gives a sh*t about Hockey. Womens basketball will be a bigger draw.
Anonymous
02/29/2024 00:26
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.
Most NoVa will be no closer to Ted's new toy than to Capital One Arena, whether driving or taking Metro. Latter is longer. This is not really a DC/MD vs VA issue. It is really a Alex vs Everybody else.
Anonymous
02/28/2024 23:46
Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lots of derision in here from armchair economists. I get that’s what this place is all about, but it’s still amazing folks think their side is the only one worth considering.
Folks who have watched how things work for a minute know this project is going ahead. Can’t wait to head to my first concert there in about four years.
I dislike this project, but totally agree with you, it's going to happen.
Whether it happens or not, no one knows. But I know that I will not attend Caps or Wizards games at PY. Not worth 80-90 minutes of travel time each way.
Ted doesn't care if you go or don't go, he's getting a free entertainment district, and he probably figures there'll be enough new fans in Virginia to replace any of us from D.C. or Maryland who don't want to deal with the mess.