Tag Archives: Think Big Sacramento

War of words begins new chapter in arena saga

The fallout from the collapse of the arena deal last week is spilling over into a war of the words between all parties involved, hinting that this divorce is going to be messy. Here’s some of the choice highlights as of … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Think Big survey results don’t include all the questions

UPDATE: As postulated earlier today, it is now confirmed that Think BIG did not release the complete finding of their own poll, and it’s also become amazingly clear why. Cosmo Garvin at SN&R reports that according to their own poll, more than … Continue reading

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What was the point of Think BIG’s last minute poll?

Over the past weekend, a telephone poll was conducted to gauge the willingness of Sacramento residents to contribute to a new Downtown arena for the Kings, or was it? The last minute poll (the March 1st deadline is now less … Continue reading

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Would an urban arena be the economic engine it’s so often touted as?

A group of Sacramento residents were visiting San Diego this past weekend and they sent me the following email: Isaac, Here are some pics I took of vacant commercial spaces around Petco Park- these spaces are directly across the street … Continue reading

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Gov. Schwarzenegger’s press secretary to push for new Downtown arena

The ThinkBIG group charged with diverting public resources towards a new Downtown arena for the Sacramento Kings is adding a familiar face to its PR team: Aaron McLear, former press secretary to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Those in state service … Continue reading

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With momentum waning, ThinkBIG resorts to scary threats

The ThinkBIG campaign enjoyed a flurry of media attention and fan support towards the end of the basketball season last year when they convinced officials with the NBA to delay the Sacramento Kings move to Anaheim for at least a … Continue reading

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Does AEG want to help Sacramento in order to protect the Los Angeles Lakers?

If the financing plan for a new arena is going to fully materialize in Sacramento by March 1st, the NBA’s current deadline for city leaders to have the specific plans set in place, it will undoubtedly have to include revenue … Continue reading

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The Downtown arena funding plan is a complete mess

ThinkBIG, the group of movers-and-shakers put together by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson to help sell the idea of building a new arena for the Kings, was out in full force yesterday doing damage control as city staffers published the findings of its study that looks into the feasibility of selling … Continue reading

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Mayor Johnson: “This has never been about an arena for pro basketball” Say what?

Now that the NBA players union has taken serious steps to sue the league and team owners local officials in Sacramento are scrambling to salvage the momentum they’ve amassed with their “Think Big” campaign. In a total about-face to the direction … Continue reading

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Sacramento City Council considers throwing $14 million towards Railyards Arena

The THINK BIG campaign that’s been trying to figure out a way to prevent the Sacramento Kings from leaving town has released numerous reports during the past few months.  One after another, each report has hyped up the possible positive benefits … Continue reading

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Downtown Arena, Capitol Mall projects seek community input

Two major projects looking to change the face of Downtown Sacramento are seeking design input from the surrounding community and beyond.   One proposed design competition seeking international applicants is a revamp of the Capitol Mall corridor.  The wide, grassy thoroughfare between … Continue reading

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“Here We Build” movement renamed, arena impact report released, NBA lockout looms

It was revealed on The Don Geronimo Show today by radio personality Carmichael Dave, that the ”Here We Build” movement, a grassroots effort to build a new arena in Sacramento and keep the Kings in town, has been renamed to “Think Big … Continue reading

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