Interesting you mention Seattle has a couple of stadiums near downtown and it doesn't boost the energy or life in the downtown area. I'm not sure if it is a cultural thing in the US, however I live in Melbourne which also has two stadium in the CBD and without doubt the CBD is more lively when a spo...

First ever post, so go easy on me... :)Thought I would put my two bobs in about a potential route for a North/South Freeway. I believe this route would minimise required land acquisition and subsequently contain costs (At least to some degree) as well as being more politically digestable. In summary...