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2 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Halifax's permanent stadiums inch closer to becoming a reality
The push to build a new permanent outdoor stadium in downtown Halifax is gaining momentum. The city has taken a step closer to making a new venue a reality, to replace the Wanderers Grounds temporary pop-up stadium as council has decided to examine design and construction proposals. 'I see the need for a stadium, but I see the need for a proper stadium,' said Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor Patty Cuttell, who would like city planners to choose a different location to preserve the community green space and she's concerned the project may require a bigger seating plan. 'We are a growing city, and we can't undersize that stadium and we need the right size.' In its current state, the Wanderers Grounds is the home field for men's and women's professional soccer. Sellout crowds have been consistent, which has resulted in a push for a permanent facility to be built on the same site. There are potential roads blocks, with some arguing that using public land to house a stadium for professional soccer is a bad idea. 'If it should pass, I know for sure there would be a court action challenging in that decision,' said Friends of Halifax Commons board member Howard Epstein. The current pop-up stadium version of the Wanderers Grounds seats roughly 6,000 people. Saint Mary's University head football coach Steve Sumarah hopes a new stadium will have a capacity of at least 20,000, to open the door for Halifax to one day have a team in the Canadian Football League. 'If you're going to talk about a stadium, then you have to talk about all the extras with it like the CFL,' said Sumarah. 'What are the sports and the other use?' Size and space are also ongoing concerns. Some council members argue the Halifax Wanderers Grounds is too small of a footprint to build a permanent stadium and say the city should search for different locations.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arizona's 1st shelter for seniors in Phoenix to 'provide safety, care and dignity'
Arizona's first emergency shelter for homeless older adults recently opened in northwest Phoenix and will provide 170 temporary homes for people 55 and older. Central Arizona Shelter Services opened the $3 million hotel-to-housing conversion project called The Haven in January 2025 near 27th and Northern avenues in Phoenix. 'The Haven will further our mission to provide safety, care and dignity to those experiencing homelessness in the Valley,' said CASS CEO Nathan Smith. Homelessness among seniors is a growing crisis in Arizona and nationally due to inflation and higher rents leading to more evictions. The shelter provides permanent supportive services, three daily meals and wellness programs. It also has on-site medical care provided by Circle the City, job training, housing assistance and transportation. Residents are able to keep their pets with them. The Haven project received a $100,000 grant from the Arizona Housing Fund, a nonprofit created to help fund housing for Arizonans experiencing homelessness. The organization primarily raises money through an escrow donation program that allows people in the home buying process — estate agents, brokerages, title and escrow companies as well as buyers and sellers — to donate $25 at the close of escrow,' said its founder, Howard Epstein. Created about 5 years ago, the fund has raised over $2 million and granted $1.7 million to Arizona projects for the homeless. Reach the reporter at or 602-444-8040. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @CatherineReagor. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: The Haven opens in northwest Phoenix to help homeless older adults
