Increased traffic, taxes and crime among concerns voiced during rally
Former Alexandria Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald said more analysis as well as citizen input is needed before the $2 billion deal moves ahead.
“Do not provide this funding,” Macdonald said. “At the very least, put it on hold and do some in-depth studies that make us feel like the project actually is based on something other than speculation and hope.”
He’s also a board member of the Coalition to Stop the Arena at Potomac Yard, the group that held the rally. Another board member, Shannon Curtis, said a detailed cost-benefit analysis is needed. She’s concerned that the potential positive economic impact of the plan is overstated.
“It’s not a new economic benefit,” said Curtis. “It’s simply pulling it from somewhere else and putting it in this new, splashy area.”
