San Diego Union-Tribune · Jun 3, 2016
Architects pan Chargers' $1.8-billion plan
April 21, 2016 - Mid aerial from southeast view of the proposed Chargers Stadium to be located in downtown San Diego. Mandatory Credit: MANICA ArchitectureMore than an entertainment option for thousands of San Diegans who patronize the Chargers, a football palace downtown (plus a convention center annex) would be an economic catalyst for the city, say "convadium" supporters who include Bolts chairman Dean Spanos and spokesmen of John Moores, a powerful real estate player and former Padres owner.
San Diego voters, perhaps as soon as November, are expected to decide the fate of the Chargers' initiative that seeks a $1.15-billion subsidy through a higher hotel tax.
