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May 23, 2012
First look: Inside Brooklyn Nets new $1 billion arena
USA Today
by Michael McCarthy
You'd think they were going to be playing softball in the Barclays Center...
[Bruce] Ratner gave USA TODAY Sports the final media preview of the 675,000 square foot Barclays Center before it closes until its grand opening Sept. 28 with a concert by partial Nets owner Jay-Z. About 75% of the construction is done.
...Ratner answered questions about Barclays as he toured the arena Tuesday. Excerpts:
What will this arena ultimately cost?
With land, interest, subway entrances, the whole works, it's going to be a billion dollars. All together, that's probably the most expensive arena in the country.
...What do you say to opponents who say Barclays will ruin the neighborhood?
I don't think the traffic will be so difficult that people won't be able to live here.
NoLandGrab: Now that'll take a load off your mind — Bruce thinks people may still be able to live in the area. Phew!
Posted by eric at May 23, 2012 10:24 AM