Ofc that project was going to be a failure because planning for it at the time was shit and it was thrown together last minute at a shit location due to the spurs threatening to leave. People don't like going out there, businesses weren't going to build out there especially bars and restaurants. This project includes restaurants, bars, hotels, complete remodel of alamodome(which desperately needs it). This project puts the arena in walking distance of most major tourist spots in San Antonio creating a downtown hub of entertainment. It also revamps all the surround roads etc as well as moving the SAWS chiller plant to a better location and increasing it to cool and heat more downtown buildings.
Frost center is nearing 30 years in age and that's the lifespan of most major stadiums now days for teams.
Alamodome was paid off quickly(within 18 months of opening) and has been straight profit for the city since it was created. It was built to try and lure an NFL team, which will never happen.
You really aren't going to trust them when Spurs pack up and head to Austin or Las Vegas. This is more than just their arena it's a whole downtown restructure project. Also if Spurs leave San Antonio they will NEVER get another pro sports team again and this project failure would be the reason. If you can't support the 1 fucking team your town has you won't support future team or teams.