A $1 million New Jersey urban parks grant has been awarded to a Hinchliffe Stadium renovation project, bringing some funding to a plan to revive the historic facility. (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
Capital City Stadium Redevelopment Could Start This Year
Redevelopment of the Capital City Stadium site could begin later this year, with Columbia, SC officials anticipating a mixed-use project that includes apartments and other features. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Funding Plan Revised
With a proposed state program that is to provide nearly $3 million in tax credits still in limbo, the developer behind a renovation of Paterson, NJ’s Hinchliffe Stadium is revising the project’s funding plan. (more…)
Professional Baseball Still in Play for McCoy Stadium
Professional baseball is still in play as a future use for Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, but it will take time for city and state leaders to determine long-term plans for the ballpark. (more…)
Decision on McCoy Stadium Future Resumes in 2020
Deliberation from Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials on McCoy Stadium‘s future is on hold and will resume early next year, as the city’s decision to back a new downtown soccer stadium does not address the future of the property. (more…)
Joe Davis Stadium Renovation Plans Move Forward
Renovations plans for Joe Davis Stadium are moving forward, as city officials take steps to potentially repurpose the former Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) home into a multi-sport venue. (more…)
Future of McCoy Stadium Uncertain as Evaluation Process Continues
No final decision has been made about the future of McCoy Stadium, but Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials are reportedly analyzing a downtown development proposal in their ongoing evaluation process. (more…)
McCoy Stadium Future Could Revolve Around Sports
No decisions have been made yet, but Rhode Island state officials indicate that a sports-related proposal could end up shaping the future of Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Pawtucket, State Officials Closing in on McCoy Stadium Decision
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could soon make a decision on the future of McCoy Stadium, current home of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Redevelopment Agreement Approved
A proposed renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium took another step forward Tuesday, when the Paterson City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for the project. (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Renovation Effort Making Progress
Fundraising has helped the Hamtramck Stadium renovation effort make progress, as work could begin at the former Negro Leagues ballpark this fall. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Earns Preliminary Approval
A proposal that includes a Hinchliffe Stadium renovation took a step forward Tuesday, when the Paterson City Council gave it a preliminary approval. (more…)
Astrodome Renovation Plan has Stalled
Plans for a $105-million renovation of Houston’s Astrodome have effectively stalled, leaving questions about when the future of the venue will ultimately be addressed. (more…)