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Posted April 16, 2024 04:19 · last edited April 16, 2024 04:20

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Maybe Foley can grab some land from Avondale Racecourse for a small stadium?
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350237729/community-raises-concerns-avondale-racecourse-tipped-housing

It passes the "easily accessible by public transport" test, especially after the CRL opens

Article mentions the locals want to keep their Sunday Markets and the playing fields. A training base and small stadium works for easing those concerns. 
Well, SOME locals. The ones who own property and don't want its value tarnished by a bunch of apartments filled with poors nearby . The ones who say "I'm not a NIMBY but..."

The Avondale markets should have space to continue but the racecourse is garbage as a sports field, I know, I've played on it.

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Maybe Foley can grab some land from Avondale Racecourse for a small stadium?
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350237729/community-raises-concerns-avondale-racecourse-tipped-housing

It passes the "easily accessible by public transport" test, especially after the CRL opens

Article mentions the locals want to keep their Sunday Markets and the playing fields. A training base and small stadium works for easing those concerns. 
Well, SOME locals. The ones who own property and don't want its value tarnished by a bunch of apartments filled with poors nearby . The ones who say "I'm not a NIMBY but..."