Kevin Durant expressed support for the potential relocation of the Washington Wizards to Alexandria, emphasizing the positive impact on the city. However, there are differing views on the potential move, with some advocating for housing development in place of the arena and others opposing government subsidies for a new stadium. Concerns about the impact on downtown stability and the urgency for city officials to learn from the situation have also been raised. Additionally, there are contrasting opinions on whether the departure of the Capitals and Wizards would be beneficial or detrimental for the city.
The planned departure of the Capitals and Wizards may be a blessing in disguise, @kingc_i writes. https://t.co/H0Z1hzUhAj
In this week's Design Edition newsletter, @kristoncapps explores why building an arena in the DC suburbs is a bad bet https://t.co/6e36H1FwPP via @citylab
“Letting NHL and NBA teams go to the suburbs would be penny-wise, pound-foolish, but it might be too late to do anything about it,” the Editorial Board writes. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the council need to learn fast from this failure. https://t.co/qlkA4zbvcF
Losing the Caps and Wizards should increase the urgency of finding ways to stabilize downtown, not blowing money on bribing a rarely used NFL stadium to a peripheral location in the city. https://t.co/dYnCils3lt
"Virginia Should Refuse to Subsidize the Construction of a New Stadium for the Capitals and Wizards." Why state & local govt should say no to this massive corporate welfare handout. https://t.co/6SnACck90n
DC has a housing shortage. Replace the arena with housing. And some bodegas to serve them.
Kevin Durant backs potential Wizards relocation to Alexandria #Alexandria #KevinDurant #WashingtonWizards https://t.co/w1IMRkikQI
KD on the Wizards moving: "I think it would mean everything to the city. I think it's still going to be DC's team (...) Fans will still be able to have access to the team and come to watch the games, but a better venue with more activities around is only better for the city." https://t.co/G8dsGAafnh