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San Antonio's getting a chance to vote on 'Project Marvel,' which could land a big sports team here. But there's buzz that this might mean some other Texas teams could be out of luck.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 15 mentions in the last 30 days, 33 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The city plans to issue $489 million in bonds, which will be repaid through specific revenue streams like arena rent and tax zones.
The Spurs organization, downtown developers, and the local tourism industry.
Residents concerned about the lack of public vote and potential opportunity costs for other city services.
This project would significantly change the downtown landscape and commit city revenue to a major sports facility.
The project is expected to drive significant economic growth and tourism, though it faces criticism regarding its cost and the lack of a public vote.
This agreement manages development in the city's ETJ and sets conditions for potential future annexation and tax revenue.
This action removes a parcel of land from the city's ETJ, as requested by the landowners.
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