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Concerns regarding Roger Center's viability became even more pronounced when reports surfaced in 2020, suggesting that the Blue Jays' ownership, Rogers Communications, was considering plans to construct a new baseball-centered facility. These proposals included demolishing the existing stadium and creating a mixed-use environment with residential and commercial developments surrounding the site.
Even while attention focused on relocating the stadium, the logistics involved present a challenge. Planning a new complex in downtown Toronto would require extensive approvals, a rehabilitation of the surrounding area, coordination with government bodies, and significant financial investment. The implications for the skyline and local heritage cannot go unheeded, either.