The San Antonio Spurs will commit over $1 billion to assist pay for a brand new downtown area as a part of Challenge Marvel. The franchise despatched a letter to the Mayor and Metropolis Supervisor with particulars of their funding.
The monetary dedication contains $500 million for a brand new area with assured protection of price overruns, in addition to $500 million in adjoining personal downtown growth. The whole challenge may price as much as $4 billion.
In a letter despatched to Metropolis Supervisor Erik Walsh, Spurs Sports activities & Leisure Chairman Peter J. Holt stated:
“For the reason that Metropolis of San Antonio firs approached our group a few potential partnership, the San Antonio Spurs have remained dedicated to pursuing an equitable settlement that advantages our neighborhood as a complete, strengthens our economic system, honors our metropolis legacy, and serves generations to return with out elevating taxes on native residents. As we now have achieved since 1973, we’re working in good religion, grounded in deep love for our neighborhood and a honest need to assist San Antonio thrive.”
The Spurs will proceed enjoying on the Frost Financial institution Middle till their lease ends in 2032. Frost Financial institution Middle opened in 2002 because the Spurs beforehand performed on the Alamodome.
