Environmental issues could complicate the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark proposal, as the site’s history of heavy industrial uses may require extensive remediation. (more…)
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Study: Oakland Gondola Would Provide Economic Benefits
A new Oakland gondola to serve a proposed Oakland Athletics ballpark at Howard Terminal would provide additional visitors and sales tax to the city, according to a study released by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. (more…)
Best of 2018, #1: A’s Unveil Howard Terminal Ballpark Plan
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: The Oakland A’s unveil a new Howard Terminal ballpark proposal. (more…)
Pondering the Future of the Oakland Coliseum
Lost in all the excitement about plans for a new Howard Terminal ballpark unveiled by the Oakland Athletics and Bjarke Ingels Group last week is a radical proposal to make over the current Oakland Coliseum site. The big question: Is the Coliseum worth saving? (more…)
Gondolas and Tunnels: New Methods of Ballpark Transportation
When the Oakland Athletics unveiled a cutting-edge ballpark design yesterday that included green roofs and gondolas, there was some snickering about the team pushing hippie dreams. But alternative transportation to the ballpark is an idea whose time has come. (more…)
A’s Propose Howard Terminal Ballpark, Coliseum Redevelopment
The Oakland A’s are proposing construction of a new ballpark at the waterfront Howard Terminal site, part of a larger initiative that includes redevelopment of the Oakland Coliseum property. (more…)
Potential New A’s Ballpark Backed in Poll
A recent poll shows support for a privately financed new Oakland A’s ballpark, with 74% of likely Oakland voters favoring the club’s plan. (more…)
Bill Related to New Oakland A’s Ballpark Signed into Law
Over the weekend, California governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that allows the Oakland A’s to receive an expedited judicial review process if a Howard Terminal ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
Could New A’s Ballpark Boost Attendance?
Down the road, the Oakland A’s hope that a proposed new ballpark will become a reality and be a factor in improving attendance numbers. (more…)
Legislature Approves Bill Related to New Oakland A’s Ballpark
California legislators approved a bill that allows the Oakland A’s to receive an expedited judicial review process if a new ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
A’s Approved For Exclusive Howard Terminal Negotiations
The Oakland A’s have been granted an exclusive one-year negotiation agreement for Howard Terminal, giving the team time to study the site for a new ballpark. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Vote Set for Thursday
The Oakland A’s could take a thorough look at Howard Terminal as a new ballpark site, as an exclusive negotiating window will be considered by officials on Thursday. (more…)
Oakland Mayor Backs Negotiation Window With A’s
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf is calling for exclusive negotiation windows with the Oakland A’s for Howard Terminal and the Oakland Coliseum, a move that could give the team more time to decide its preferred new ballpark site. (more…)