LA Rams’ New $5 Billion Stadium Triggers Complaints Of Gentrification In Inglewood

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Local government and developers of the new SoFi stadium in L.A. faced accusations of gentrification after a video emerged of state-of-the-art facilities surrounding the $5 billion project in Inglewood

Local government and developers of the new 70,000-capacity SoFi stadium in Los Angeles’ —home to the LA Rams and Chargers football teams—faced accusations of gentrification by social media users on Thursday after a video emerged of state-of-the-art facilities surrounding the $5 billion project in the city of Inglewood.... [+]The SoFi stadium is nearing completion after nearly four year of construction, while its opening has been delayed until September because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The stadium, which can seat 70,000 people with the capacity for an extra 30,000, was previously home to the Hollywood Park racetrack in the city of Inglewood, 10 miles south west of Los Angeles.emerged showing a new artificial lake being built as part of the multi-billion dollar project, social media users and local residents criticised developers for seeking tax breaks, while criticising the local government for leaving roads and education without necessary funding, they said.

“So they can build this for the rams but can’t fix the potholes, sweep the sidewalks, or fund public education in Inglewood......I hate this govt,” one user

 

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Seriously? This is unbelievable.

Outrage. When the forum and newly remodeled casino stand next to it.

Are you saying that they should only build stadiums in rich neighborhoods? Or that real estate market should be state controlled like a communist state?

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