EPISODE · Apr 10, 2024 · 7 MIN
As Charlotte prepares for Spectrum Center upgrades, research says stadium investments rarely return that money
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Charlotte is ready for major renovations at two of its largest sports venues, but as the Queen City looks to welcome in a new era of entertainment for fans, there are questions about who's paying for those upgrades. The price to build arenas is rising exponentially and it may not be worth it. Let's connect the dots.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/sports-stadium-upgrades-taxpayer-money-spectrum-center-charlotte-north-carolina-hornets-panthers-bank-of-america-stadium/275-3fa51bbf-75f9-4c45-b174-ac2e3329faa9Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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Research shows sports facility upgrades rarely deliver the kind of economic impact they promise.
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As Charlotte prepares for Spectrum Center upgrades, research says stadium investments rarely return that money
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