New Stadium Locations

[shayman]

Speaking of traffic - I'm hoping that if we wind up in a new stadium, the Argos will have better control of dates. Meaning, no more weeknight games. Wherever the stadium is, and I'm still hoping for downtown - traffic won't be nearly as much of an issue if we're playing on Saturday afternoons.

I bet many people would think better of Skydome if they weren't constantly fighting weekday rush hour traffic to get there.

[Neely2005]

Speaking of traffic - I'm hoping that if we wind up in a new stadium, the Argos will have better control of dates. Meaning, no more weeknight games. Wherever the stadium is, and I'm still hoping for downtown - traffic won't be nearly as much of an issue if we're playing on Saturday afternoons.

I bet many people would think better of Skydome if they weren't constantly fighting weekday rush hour traffic to get there.

I actually don't mind the Rogers Centre. Close to the DVP, the Gardiner and the Lakeshore. Plus very close to the Subway and GO. As I get older I really enjoy having the roof to keep me warm and dry too!

As to dates I can't imagine that they can get any worse than this season.

[argolio]

Subway extension into Richmond Hill:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...ticle15113241/

This has been in the planning for years. Hopefully they get the shovels in the ground soon as this extension made more sense than the Vaughan extension which is already under way.

Hudak can say anything right now, but it's anyone's guess what the PCs will actually do about transit if they win the next election. The last PC government certainly didn't live up to the transit legacy set by Bill Davis and John Robards.

Even if they were to start this tomorrow, you're talking at least five years until it's finished. And it's extremely doubtful a new stadium would be anywhere near Yonge Street in York Region. Any extra land along the proposed subway route is zoned for high density projects.

[Tau Ceti]

Even if they were to start this tomorrow, you're talking at least five years until it's finished. And it's extremely doubtful a new stadium would be anywhere near Yonge Street in York Region. Any extra land along the proposed subway route is zoned for high density projects.

Agreed there's no way Richmond Hill works on the timeline needed for the Argos. I do think that Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is in the cards though: https://www.vaughan.ca/business/vaug...s/default.aspx. Here's the map: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...011e2e39c222a6

[Neely2005]

In regards to the Vaughan TTC Subway Extension you can get updates here:

http://www.vivanext.com/spadina-subway-extension/

Currently they show as 50% Completed with the tunneling now almost totally completed:

http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/4071663-tunnel-construction-for-toronto-york-spadina-subway-extension-nearing-completion/

“In terms of the whole project, we’re past the 50 per cent mark,”

[johnnyice]

The new stadium should be in the downtown Toronto area so that fans can enjoy the downtown area with countless quality restaurants plus the usual " chain " restaurants. Numerous out of town fans attend the games and spend the day & night . Games should be saved for Fr Sat nights /Sat & Sun afternoons .

[AngeloV]

What highway access does Downsview have?

Go a couple more stops on that Subway line and you'll be in Vaughan with real highway access.

A real highway access that'll cost $15-20 per way for those coming from Oakville or Durham region. IMO, the 407 shouldn't enter the equation of being hwy access to a stadium. I live right by the 407, and do often take it, but man do I grumble when I get my monthly bill.

[Treblecharger1]

MLSE will be buying the Argos.... Tim has to save face with the soccer fans a little bit here.. The Argos wil be at BMO field by 2015 in my opinion.

[Neely2005]

A real highway access that'll cost $15-20 per way for those coming from Oakville or Durham region. IMO, the 407 shouldn't enter the equation of being hwy access to a stadium. I live right by the 407, and do often take it, but man do I grumble when I get my monthly bill.

Sounds like the round trip cost for 2 people on the TTC or GO Transit.

[AngeloV]

Sounds like the round trip cost for 2 people on the TTC or GO Transit.

Aren't you the same person that brought up gas and wear and tear on the vehicle in a previous thread concerning traffic for the Eastern final? Sounds like you want it both ways when it comes to supporting your argument.

Living in Thornhill, Vaughan would be great for me, but overall, I still think the Toronto Argonauts need to be in Toronto.

[Gill The Thrill]

Aren't you the same person that brought up gas and wear and tear on the vehicle in a previous thread concerning traffic for the Eastern final? Sounds like you want it both ways when it comes to supporting your argument.

Living in Thornhill, Vaughan would be great for me, but overall, I still think the Toronto Argonauts need to be in Toronto.

You know a passport is not required to cross Steeles Ave....fact is the Metropolitan urban area has been moving northward for decades now.

The passport comment is also in reference to media coverage of the Argos...I can't see the media giving the Argos any less coverage, and with possibly renewed interest and a better atmosphere at a non-downtown stadium, coverage and relevance from the media could actually increase.

[paulwoods13]

You know a passport is not required to cross Steeles Ave....fact is the Metropolitan urban area has been moving northward for decades now.

Seems to me it has been moving west, north and east for decades now, actually. In other words, in every available direction.

[Neely2005]

It looks like there is still a slim chance that the Argonauts will Not end up at BMO Field:

"Braley is open to negotiating a move to a renovated BMO Field, owned by the city of Toronto and operated by Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment. President and CEO Tim Leiweke has floated the idea of an expanded 30,000-seat stadium with a hybrid grass/turf field to accommodate both Toronto FC and the Argos.


Still, Braley said he’s also had discussions with the suburban cities of Mississauga and Vaughan as prospective landing spots for the Argos, who will be orphaned after the 2017 season. Rogers Centre intends to install a grass field for the baseball Blue Jays and won’t extend the CFL team’s lease beyond that date."

http://www.canada.com/sports/Braley+...521/story.html

[T-Bone]

It looks like there is still a slim chance that the Argonauts will Not end up at BMO Field:

Thank you for posting the same article in yet a third thread. It has been said in other threads, Braley building a facility for the Argos with a majority of his own money was most likely a bluff. All Braley has to do to get the Argos in to BMO Field is sign an agreement for most likely 20 years at $0. I would say the chances are extremely slim Braley will turn that deal down and build another facility.

[Neely2005]

It looks like there is still a slim chance that the Argonauts will Not end up at BMO Field:

"Braley is open to negotiating a move to a renovated BMO Field, owned by the city of Toronto and operated by Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment. President and CEO Tim Leiweke has floated the idea of an expanded 30,000-seat stadium with a hybrid grass/turf field to accommodate both Toronto FC and the Argos.


Still, Braley said he’s also had discussions with the suburban cities of Mississauga and Vaughan as prospective landing spots for the Argos, who will be orphaned after the 2017 season. Rogers Centre intends to install a grass field for the baseball Blue Jays and won’t extend the CFL team’s lease beyond that date."

http://www.canada.com/sports/Braley+...521/story.html

Markham & Vaughan interested in being home to York U. campus:

http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story...york-u-campus/


This is another possibility to get some government funding.

[AngeloV]

Markham & Vaughan interested in being home to York U. campus:

http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story...york-u-campus/


This is another possibility to get some government funding.

Why do you always insist on double posting the same thing in 2 different threads?

[T-Bone]

Why do you always insist on double posting the same thing in 2 different threads?

Don't you know the more threads you post the same thing in the more true/real it becomes.

[Neely2005]

Markham & Vaughan interested in being home to York U. campus:

http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story...york-u-campus/


This is another possibility to get some government funding.

Richmond Hill is going to make a bid too:

Richmond Hill makes pitch for university campus

Among several York Region municipalities wanting campus

http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story...ersity-campus/

[ArgoRavi]

Richmond Hill is going to make a bid too: Richmond Hill makes pitch for university campus

Among several York Region municipalities wanting campus

http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story...ersity-campus/

There are many places that want university and college campuses but a stadium is an entirely different matter.

[Neely2005]

There are many places that want university and college campuses but a stadium is an entirely different matter.

True but it is a good way to get government funding if you're trying to build a stadium.