With all this talk about the rumored SoDo arena and nearly immediate tenants from two major sports leagues, it's hard not to get excited by the possibilities. We're talking an 18-22,000 seat building with all the modern amenities, perfect for not only 82+ sporting days a year, but also great concerts. Like the Jonas Brothers. Or Nickelback.
But as some quickly forgot ( a certain NBA commissioner in particular) it hasn't been that long since Key Arena was remodeled almost brick for brick. In fact, it wasn't even 20 years ago that our friend David Stern had great things to say about our humble locked pavilion. This is a great place to watch a sporting event, even now. Even with the black curtains over the upper deck.
Obviously any new arena is going to be the absolute focus of the city's entertainment dollars. But the Seattle Center area still hosts a lot of jobs, including nearby sports bars. It's important for the city to keep the area vibrant and active, and the Key can play a big role in that. But how?
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