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re: Confirmed: Braves Leaving Turner Field After 2016 Season
Posted on 11/11/13 at 7:43 pm to Sophandros
Posted on 11/11/13 at 7:43 pm to Sophandros
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You clearly haven't seen 75 north on a weekday afternoon.
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Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:15 pm to Wally Sparks
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:15 pm to Wally Sparks
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:19 pm to OptimusDawg
I'm a native. Was down there when there was little there. Fayette County once had the 7th highest per family income in the country, and was #1 over Forsyth in Georgia by a good margin.
...It's on the decline.
...It's on the decline.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:23 pm to Pettifogger
The Braves’ lease at Turner Field, which is owned by the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority, ends at the conclusion of 2016. The Braves have decided to not extend the lease beyond its expiration.
Since the facility opened in 1997, the Braves have invested nearly $125 million in Turner Field.
The facility needs $150 million in infrastructure work (replacing the seats, repairing and upgrading lighting, etc.), none of which would significantly enhance the fan experience. If the Braves were to pay for additional projects focused on improving the fan experience, the additional costs could exceed $200 million.
Even with a significant capital investment in Turner Field, there are several issues that cannot be overcome – lack of consistent mass transit to the facility, lack of adequate parking and lack of access to major roadways.
The Braves also do not have control over the development of the area surrounding Turner Field.
New Facility Information:
The Atlanta Braves have secured property to build a world-class Major League Baseball stadium and integrated mixed-use development on 60 acres at the northwest intersection of I-75 and I-285.
The property has an Atlanta address and is located in Cobb County with easy access to I-75, I-285, U.S. 41/Cobb Parkway and a variety of other transportation options.
The new stadium will be located near the geographic center of the Braves’ fan base.
The stadium will occupy a portion of the site, with the balance being used for parking, a mixed-use development and green space.
The estimated cost of the stadium, parking and related infrastructure is roughly $672 million. The Braves will be a significant investor, along with Cobb County, in the project. In addition, the Braves will cover all cost overruns for the construction of the stadium.
During construction of the stadium, more than 5,227 jobs will be supported, with a total payroll of more than $235 million.
The project is scheduled to start in the second half of 2014 and will be completed by Opening Day 2017.
The Braves will develop the remaining parcels surrounding the stadium, crafting a world-class entertainment district featuring retail, restaurants and hotel options.
Plans call for the stadium to be owned by the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, which also owns the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Since the facility opened in 1997, the Braves have invested nearly $125 million in Turner Field.
The facility needs $150 million in infrastructure work (replacing the seats, repairing and upgrading lighting, etc.), none of which would significantly enhance the fan experience. If the Braves were to pay for additional projects focused on improving the fan experience, the additional costs could exceed $200 million.
Even with a significant capital investment in Turner Field, there are several issues that cannot be overcome – lack of consistent mass transit to the facility, lack of adequate parking and lack of access to major roadways.
The Braves also do not have control over the development of the area surrounding Turner Field.
New Facility Information:
The Atlanta Braves have secured property to build a world-class Major League Baseball stadium and integrated mixed-use development on 60 acres at the northwest intersection of I-75 and I-285.
The property has an Atlanta address and is located in Cobb County with easy access to I-75, I-285, U.S. 41/Cobb Parkway and a variety of other transportation options.
The new stadium will be located near the geographic center of the Braves’ fan base.
The stadium will occupy a portion of the site, with the balance being used for parking, a mixed-use development and green space.
The estimated cost of the stadium, parking and related infrastructure is roughly $672 million. The Braves will be a significant investor, along with Cobb County, in the project. In addition, the Braves will cover all cost overruns for the construction of the stadium.
During construction of the stadium, more than 5,227 jobs will be supported, with a total payroll of more than $235 million.
The project is scheduled to start in the second half of 2014 and will be completed by Opening Day 2017.
The Braves will develop the remaining parcels surrounding the stadium, crafting a world-class entertainment district featuring retail, restaurants and hotel options.
Plans call for the stadium to be owned by the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, which also owns the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:27 pm to Pettifogger
quote:
Newnan
Zombieland was filmed there.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:28 pm to beaver
quote:
property has an Atlanta address
quote:
The new stadium will be located near the geographic center of the Braves’ fan base.
The stadium will occupy a portion of the site, with the balance being used for parking, a mixed-use development and green space.
quote:
The Braves will develop the remaining parcels surrounding the stadium, crafting a world-class entertainment district featuring retail, restaurants and hotel options.
fapping so proudly
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:31 pm to TH03
I heard Liberty on the radio talking about how they've already started reaching agreements with nearby parking facilities, with 30-40k spots already identified (in addition to those the stadium will put in.
Will be interesting to park in nice lots and decks instead of grass covered barb wire lots guarded by dubious folks.
Will be interesting to park in nice lots and decks instead of grass covered barb wire lots guarded by dubious folks.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:35 pm to GatorsGators
Hey man I was first LINK
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:37 pm to The White Lobster
Eta: I'm dumb
This post was edited on 11/11/13 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:38 pm to Pettifogger
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Will be interesting to park in nice lots and decks instead of grass covered barb wire lots guarded by dubious folks.
You live in town and you went to the trouble of driving down there and paying for parking near the Ted?
frick that. For people intown MARTA is fine for getting over there.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:39 pm to okietiger
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Interesting graphic from Deadspin showing how most modern baseball stadiums are heading to the suburbs:
Ummmm, I think you are reading that wrong.
This is an unprecedented move actually.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:39 pm to CatFan81
You don't go tailgate? Tha frick is wrong with you?
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:40 pm to gatorhata9
What are they going to do with Turner? I mean, it's not that old. Will they still demolish it?
shite, the Georgia Dome isn't that old either.
shite, the Georgia Dome isn't that old either.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:40 pm to Robot Santa
I like that they put the 97 move on there, as if it wasn't next door
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:40 pm to Pettifogger
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with 30-40k spots already identified
If they are anticipating 40k people driving to the stadium this whole thing is going to be a clusterfrick. They really, really need to have a plan for a train line to run to this thing to ease traffic.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:41 pm to beaver
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You don't go tailgate? Tha frick is wrong with you?
I don't know anyone that tailgates? Plus I live a ten minute MARTA ride from Five Points so I can drink before I go and smuggle my booze in.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:41 pm to okietiger
Isn't it saying the opposite? Blue is heading towards city center. Red is suburbs
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:41 pm to BayouBengals03
they said on WSB that they had talked to Georgia State about it being their football and baseball stadium
Posted on 11/11/13 at 8:42 pm to DawgCountry
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Isn't it saying the opposite? Blue is heading towards city center. Red is suburbs
That's exactly what it's saying. Okie read it completely arse backwards.
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