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Edmonton Arena District Open House Edmontonians are a passionate bunch, and among the topics that trigger the most heartfelt and honest reactions, community and hockey rank near the top of the list.At a packed Council Chambers at City Hall Wednesday afternoon, community leaders gathered with dozens of interested and invested Edmontonians to discuss the details of the new downtown arena district football games . The project, spearheaded by the Katz Group, proposes to revitalize downtown Edmonton with a new sports and entertainment complex, office towers, urban housing, commercial zones, and compelling public spaces. Listen to Daryl Katz's presentationThe vision is grand, but Daryl Katz -- proud Edmontonian and owner of the Edmonton Oilers -- took the opportunity to publicly declare his passion about football games the potential of this project.-A new downtown arena district can represent Edmonton's potential, its capacity to be bold and to think big, and its future as a leading northern city,- Katz said to the councillors, Mayor Stephen Mandel, and the crowd at City Council Chambers. -I believe this project is important for Edmonton's long-term competitiveness. I also believe it is achievable, and I want yo football games u to know that I am prepared to do my part to make happen.-That role is providing passion, promotion, and substantial financial support. At the meeting, Katz pledged another $100 million to the project, bringing his total contribution to $200 million. In addition to the $200 million he spent purchasing the Oilers in 2008, Katz's commitment to Edmonton's sporting legacy will approach nearly half a football games billion dollars. City officials, led by Mayor Mandel, asked tough questions on behalf of the taxpayers. Funding, the arena district business model, and contingency plans were scrutinized by the councillors, who were eager to ensure the proposed project is in Edmonton's best interest, from start to finish.-I want to have a facility here that we can be proud of,- Mandel said to the media.The Katz Gr football games oup took the time provided to confirm that notion. Although the road to a new arena is still being cleared, the Group clearly communicated the obstacles currently situated in the Oilers path, with the expiration of the Oilers lease at Rexall Place looming in 2014. football games
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