Quote Originally Posted by MSUguy View Post
The conventional wisdom is it would be crazy for Gores to go from an owner to a renter. The conventional wisdom also ignores that this isn't supposed to be just an arena project there is the potential to make money outside the area's walls. People often cite lost parking revenue as example. If Gores builds a parking deck in the area not only does he get to make money on the night his team plays, but when the other 3 pro teams play, for every event and just everyday parking needs. To say nothing of potential money from residential/office/hospitality development.
Excellent idea.

Sell some land behind the Fox to Gores and give him a 'piece of the action.' Let him build a parking deck and maybe more.

Maybe a parking deck at Montcalm and Clifford. Let Gores do it. I wouldn't be surprised if the Ilitches wouldn't be all to happy to let someone else do so building.

There are ways to be a part of the arena project without owning the arena.