In the end, that's the central argument regarding the construction of any major public structure like a stadium, Increased Tax Revenues v. Benefits to the City. Fortunately, more cities and teams are working out alternate deals when it comes to new stadium construction. Pacific Bell Park was financed privately, and the new baseball parks in St. Louis and Boston will be more privately financed than publically, which is definitely a step in the right direction. Any city that would 100% finance and build a stadium for a professional sports franchise is foolish.