Little opposition voiced to stadium

A $1.3 billion plan to build a football stadium downtown and expand the Convention Center got a mostly positive reception at its first big public airing Wednesday night, as city officials repeated assertions that it would not cost taxpayers any money. Daily News.

In fact, officials noted that it would likely save the city money because Anschutz Entertainment Group is helping pay for the Convention Center renovation, work that would otherwise cost the city substantial funds.

The Ad Hoc Committee on the Downtown Stadium and Event Center heard officials explain that steps were taken to protect the city in the plans for the domed facility with the capacity to seat 75,000 people.