^So, you don't think that the new Washington Senators will be around for more than 7 years?!
As far a the financing of the new $435.2+ million (donutboy was right) stadium, the bowtied Mayor Williams will propose up to $500 million in stadium bonds, a 10% sales tax on tickets and concessions ($10 hot dogs?), an annual $5.5 million rent from the team owners, and an entertainment tax for businesses. This tax could result in up to $28,000 annual revenues from large corporations.
In the meantime, DC is planning a 1,100- space parking for the 41,000 capacity stadium located by the "scenic" Anacostia River. I imagine that they'll be relying on the metro...
The new team will play at the old/larger RFK stadium for the first three years and I hope they do well.
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