Why Not Build It Without A Supermarket?

It's not like me to have a rant I know but I've just been reading about the new stadium for the 2018 World Cup story and would like to add my two penneth worth.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Portsmouth39s-World-Cup-dream-still.5278927.jp

Does every new development not just a potential new Portsmouth FC stadium have to be linked with a supermarket and housing (namely more flats?).

Portsmouth City Council have not exactly covered themselves in glory in recent times, they didn't encourage IKEA to come to Pompey and just look at the numbers who flock to the store in Southampton not to mention the 100s of jobs created, the tower fiasco and the millions of pounds wasted on computerised bus stops that weren't needed and never worked. But now Portsmouth has the chance to build something for the future, a facility that could serve as a football stadium and a venue for concerts, shows and exhibitions.

We don't need another huge supermarket we need more emphasis on encouraging local shops and a community spirit within our city before it's too late.

Don't get lured into the web of the greedy powerful supermarkets, keep our independence and take ownership of this citys future like you should have kept ownership of the Spinnaker Tower and the revenue it generates.