State review spots funding gap between Blazers arena terms and peer NBA renovations
TL;DR
A state-commissioned report comparing NBA arena renovations finds that most deals involve substantial private investment or long-term revenue sharing, contrasting with the Blazers’ arena terms and raising questions about how city money and local funding are used in such projects.
- New state report highlights divide with Blazers over comparable NBA arena deals KATU
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- What is 'economic impact'? A breakdown of Portland's $600 million figure for the Moda Center KGW
- Readers respond: Portland team needs local ownership OregonLive.com
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