A personnel addition and a rebranding to report, as Fran Weld–former SVP of Strategy & Development for the San Francisco Giants–joins the newly dubbed Canopy Team (formerly known as Elysian Park Planning) as CEO. (more…)
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Dodgers promote Janet Marie Smith to EVP
Ballpark visionary Janet Marie Smith is the new Executive Vice President of Planning and Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers, continuing her work on Dodger Stadium and other team endeavors. (more…)
Robinson, Smith and the Origins of Oriole Park
Baseball lost a major figure when Frank Robinson, pioneering manager and Hall of Fame player, passed away last week. One part of his legacy worth noting for us: his input into the design of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (more…)
Smith Played Role in Renovating 2018 World Series Ballparks
This year’s World Series features games at Fenway Park and Dodger Stadium, two classic ballparks that Janet Marie Smith played a role in renovating. (more…)
Janet Marie Smith Brings Experience to Worcester
In planning their upcoming Worcester, MA ballpark, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will lean heavily on the expertise of executive Janet Marie Smith. (more…)
It’s Official: PawSox to Worcester, Polar Park in 2021
Owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the city of Worcester have agreed on a letter of intent to bring the PawSox to a new Kelly Square ballpark, tentative named Polar Park, for the 2021 season. (more…)
Janet Marie Smith to Assist PawSox in Ballpark Search
Janet Marie Smith will assist the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) in their ongoing ballpark search, as she is participating with the club’s development team. (more…)
Smith: Lucchino’s Leadership Key in Pawtucket
Should the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) pursue a new or renovated stadium, team chairman Larry Lucchino‘s leadership will go a long way, according to Janet Marie Smith. (more…)
Mississippi State unveils $40M Dudy Noble Field plan
Dudy Noble Field would be remade under a $40-million rebuilding plan unveiled by Mississippi State officials. The Jackson, Miss., design team of Wier Boerner Allin Architecture and national sports-architecture design firm Populous, in consultation with MSU alum Janet Marie Smith, has produced the proposed Dudy Noble Field Master Plan concept. Populous has designed 20 of […]
Mississippi State explores ballpark options
College powerhouse Mississippi State is looking at more upgrades to Dudy Noble Field at Polk–DeMent Stadium, both for the benefit of fans and players. The current setup at 15,000-capacity Dudy Noble Field dates back to 1987 and reflects the prevailing design ethos: emphasis on grandstand seating, less on amenities. On the plus side, there’s a […]
Dodgers still mapping out long-term future of Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers ownership is committed to putting money into short-term maintenance at Dodger Stadium this offseason, but a long-term plan is still in the works. No surprise: Mark Walters, Stan Kasten and crew haven’t actually owned the ballpark for too long, and ballpark guru Janet Marie Smith has only been with the team […]
LA brings in Janet Marie Smith to oversee Dodger Stadium renovations
Janet Marie Smith, perhaps the most successful ballpark executive in the last 20 years, will attempt to work her magic at Dodger Stadium, as the team names her Senior VP of Planning and Development. The most important task for her: overseeing renovations to Dodger Stadium, a project promised by the new Los Angeles Dodgers ownership even before […]
Cubs: Following the Fenway Park recipe for renovations
The Chicago Cubs have been following the Fenway Park blueprint save one major difference: the Ricketts sought public money for the project. Will that doom Wrigley Field upgrades? Emulating what Boston has done isn’t a bad move for the Cubs: under the John Henry ownership group, the Red Sox have put winners on the field […]