We have some fresh eye candy for you today: updated renderings of a proposed new Oakland Athletics ballpark from the team and architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group. (more…)
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A’s Tentative Howard Terminal Agreement Approved
The Oakland A’s proposal for a new Howard Terminal ballpark took a step forward Monday, as a tentative term sheet was approved by Port of Oakland officials. (more…)
A’s Set for Crucial Howard Terminal Vote
Port of Oakland officials will make a crucial decision relating to the Oakland A’s proposed Howard Terminal ballpark on Monday, when they vote on a tentative agreement with the team. (more…)
A’s Nearing Vote on Tentative Term Sheet for Howard Terminal
Port of Oakland officials will vote next week on a tentative term sheet with the Oakland A’s for a proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, a decision that could advance the ongoing planning process. (more…)
Alameda County Moves Forward With A’s Coliseum Sale
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to move forward with a sale of its half interest in the 155-acre Oakland Coliseum site to the Oakland Athletics ownership for $85 million. (more…)
Bill Supporting Howard Terminal Ballpark Advances
The Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark proposal scored a legislative victory on Monday, when the California State Assembly Committee on Natural Resources advanced a bill that supports the plan. (more…)
A’s Reach Tentative Deal to Purchase County’s Share of Coliseum Site
A transaction involving the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum site could move forward, as the Oakland A’s have reached a tentative agreement to purchase Alameda County‘s share of the sprawling complex. (more…)
Maritime Industry Balks at A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Plan
The Oakland A’s pitch for a new ballpark and surrounding development at Howard Terminal is drawing opposition from the Port of Oakland’s maritime industry, which has several concerns about the plan. (more…)
Traffic, Pollution Emerging as Biggest A’s Ballpark Challenges
When the Oakland Athletics ownership proposed a new ballpark at an industrial waterfront site, traffic and site contamination were identified as two huge challenges. But the team and the city may have underestimated the challenges ahead on both fronts. (more…)
Housing a Major Component of A’s Ballpark Proposal
Under their plans for a new Howard Terminal ballpark and Oakland Coliseum redevelopment, the Oakland A’s are proposing 6,000 new housing units, potentially solving a need for the city. (more…)
A’s Adjust Howard Terminal Ballpark Design
The Oakland A’s have adjusted the renderings for a proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, unveiling a revised concept that favors a more circular design. (more…)
A’s Partner With Environmental Justice Group As Howard Terminal Talks Continue
As they continue to explore a proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, the Oakland A’s are partnering with the West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project (WOEIP). (more…)
Manfred Expresses Optimism About A’s Howard Terminal Pitch
Although plenty of uncertainty remains, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is expressing optimism about the Oakland A’s pursuit of a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)