The city has gained 4,700 rooms since the dome opened in 1984.

When the city gained its first court house in 1800 population was only 400.

So far in 1989, the city may have gained 1,000 jobs.

During the 1960s and 1970s, the city gained a reputation as a center for liberal politics.

Along with a population boom, the city gained much press for its rising music scene.

Despite a national recession, the city gained 36,000 jobs in 1980.

But in December 2000, the city gained more than 22,000 jobs.

"Someone will have lost something, but on the other hand the city has gained," he said.

Others say they are not sure what the city has gained.

The city of 443,878 residents has gained 9,000 people since the early 1990's.