Quote:Point taken.

 

However, the area does now have a pro (albeit minor league) soccer team that either does now or will soon want a soccer specific stadium. I guess the question is how best to pay for it and what level of participation should the city/tax payers play? Some say no part. Some say a minimum part. Some say a major part. Boards like this is where people talk about it freely.

 

I for one think the city should be involved but I don’t want a stadium paid for 100% by the city like EverBank, the Baseball Grounds, and the arena. I think the days of local governments paying 100% of the cost to build stadiums/arenas are over. At least I hope so.

 

I’d love to see the Armada pay a sizable amount and corporate naming rights account for a big part as well to lessen any part the tax payers might need to contribute. 

 

And what kind of clout do the Jax Armada have that they can demand a soccer specific stadium? They're a minor league team. 

 

The Shipyards is a prime location that could really be a focal point of reviving downtown Jacksonville. Do we really want that utilized for a minor league team of a sport that is at best...5th out of the major team sports (football, basketball, baseball, hockey)?

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