What will be the economic impact of the proposed Coachella Valley arena?
The arena is being promoted as a way to bring year-round entertainment dollars to the valley.
Andrew L. John, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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3:54 am UTC Mar. 10, 2021
Oak View Group, the Los Angeles-based company hoping to build a $250 million arena in the Coachella Valley with private financing, is touting an economic impact of hundreds of millions initially. But at least one local mayor is skeptical, saying sports arena projects are notorious for over-promising and under-delivering.
The proposed arena that could break ground near Palm Desert this spring is expected to host as many as 180 events per year. That kind of activity has the potential for an annual attendance of more than 1 million, and some believe it could have a significant economic impact in the valley.
Could Seattle see a return of NBA basketball? Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is feeling good about it. Author: Chris Daniels Updated: 5:44 PM PST January 8, 2021
SEATTLE Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan recently spoke with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and left feeling pretty optimistic about the prospects of a return of the Seattle Sonics.
Durkan told KING 5 she spoke with Silver via phone just before Christmas after the commissioner let it slip that the league was re-examining expansion prospects and that Seattle was at the top of the list.
Durkan acknowledged, in the interview with KING 5, that she has maintained regular contact with Silver and has recently attended NBA games with him.