Also, people and groups who find themselves in harness together to achieve a common purpose nearly always develop strong ties that outlast the project. That's bound to be healthy. Money and space . But with FSU involved, it could become one of the first big realities of the project. FSU has requested, and is likely to get, funding for just such a project.
Nothing bars it from being downtown.
Since neither the school nor the city is likely to be a full-time user of such a facility, dovetailing the two entities' schedules just makes sense. At the same time, the city and the county could be working to build needed sports facilities that both they and the university need, but FSU can't tackle with state funds. This also frees up acreage on the main campus that is increasingly needed for other purposes. One hand washes the other. Marvin's plan already called for a magnet school downtown.