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DRaysBay's Stadium Proposal - Part 2
This is a collaborative effort by the writing team. This is the second of a three-part series on this topic. Jason Collette will be reviewing funding models used in other cities as well as reviewing the proposed funding model for the Al Lang site that never got off the ground on...
Fun With Ballparks: The Stadium Shape Up
Click to embiggen. Since the spring semester started up last Tuesday, I've been pretty swamped with work. So, I thought I would make something simple and fun (read: not as time-consuming as those pesky interactive graphics) for this week. It's inspired by some of the great work Craig Robinson...
Mayor Baker Recommends Archstone-Madison for Trop Redevelopment
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker has recommended that the City Council choose Archstone-Madison's proposal to redevelop the Tropicana Field site should the team's plan to vacate the site for a new $450 million waterfront stadium come to fruition. The plan's financing is reliant on the successful...
Poll Numbers Skew Against Rays Stadium Proposal
The numbers are in, and they aren't good for the Rays' proposal to build a new stadium on the St. Petersburg waterfront. The results of a St. Petersburg Times poll released today found that 68% of city residents currently oppose the team's plan to open up the Tropicana Field site for development...
Capacity Matters
Don’t be surprised when the Rays announce a record high capacity filled percentage later this season. Sure, crowds will presumably be bigger, assuming the Rays continue on a decent pace, but more due to the official capacity number being dropped for the second consecutive season. In...
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