While the concept isn’t new, we’re seeing community benefits agreements pop up in discussions of new and existing MLB ballpark funding discussions. Here’s a look at what’s involved. (more…)
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Long-awaited A’s Vegas ballpark renderings revealed
After several delays, the long-awaited Oakland A’s Vegas ballpark renderings were revealed by the team, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and HNTB. (more…)
MLB owners approve A’s move to Las Vegas
As widely expected, MLB owners unanimously approved the potential move of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas–though there’s plenty of uncertainty about whether a Nevada move will happen. (more…)
Referendum opposing new A’s Vegas ballpark rejected in court
Nevada Judge James Russell rejected proposed referendum language that could impact $120 million of state funds on a new Oakland A’s Vegas ballpark, ruling the petition was confusingly worded and incomplete. (more…)
Howard Hughes Holdings to spin off Las Vegas Aviators into new corporation
Howard Hughes Holdings is spinning off its entertainment assets, including the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), into a new division, with the goal of going public late in 2024. (more…)
A’s hire CAA ICON as owner’s rep for new Las Vegas ballpark
More progress on development of a new Las Vegas ballpark for the Oakland Athletics, as the MLB team hires CAA ICON as owner’s representative for the proposed new venue on the iconic Strip. (more…)
A’s temporary home status grows murkier
The circumstances surrounding an Oakland A’s temporary home grow murkier by the day, as Oakland officials announce a pretty steep price for the team to remain at the Coliseum before a move to Las Vegas. (more…)
Mortenson partners with McCarthy as A’s ballpark construction manager
Mortenson, a familiar player in the sports facilities world, is teaming with local hospitality and entertainment constructors McCarthy to oversee all construction-related activities for the new Oakland A’s ballpark in Las Vegas. (more…)
A’s: New Vegas ballpark will incorporate indoor/outdoor elements a la Allegiant Stadium
As we predicted, the Oakland A’s have shifted the design of a new Vegas ballpark from a retractable roof design to a fixed translucent roof with windows opening to the elements a la Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. (more…)
Trop owner: A’s ballpark design moving at a fast pace
Despite the generally negative reaction to an announcement that a new ballpark framework was on the way, the owner of the Tropicana resort says that Oakland A’s ballpark design is moving at a fast pace behind the scenes. Here’s what the rebooted ballpark may look like. (more…)
No surprise: reset announced on A’s ballpark design in Las Vegas
Forget about the renderings distributed by the Oakland front office during the recent debate on public financing: the team is rebooting the A’s ballpark design process and apparently embracing a larger footprint with more capacity. (more…)
Next up in A’s ballpark planning process: Tropicana site prep
Before a new Oakland A’s ballpark can begin the construction process, the proposed site must be readied and clear. That’s why Tropicana site prep is such an important detail, but it doesn’t sound like there’s anything close to a solid schedule in place. (more…)
Now comes the hard part in Athletics ballpark planning
With the dog catching the car, the next phases of Oakland Athletics ballpark planning are at hand, including MLB approval of the move to Las Vegas, a decision on an interim venue, and updating venue design to match the promised ballpark site. (more…)