Spinoff of downtown stadium depends on ‘destination’ appeal By Jay Rey Jan 24, 2015 Jan 24, 2015 Updated Jan 17, 2022 0 1 of 2 The shortlisted stadium sites in the City of Buffalo are, from left, the Cobblestone District, Exchange Street and South Park. The shortlisted stadium sites in the City of Buffalo are, from left, the Cobblestone District, Exchange Street and South Park. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Jay Rey If a new football stadium is built downtown, it would be hard not to become excited about a major sports and entertainment district.kAmp7E6C 2==[ 2 7@@E32== DE25:F> H@F=5 255 E@ 2=C625J 6I:DE:?8 G6?F6D H:E9:? 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