Planning for Worcester’s Polar Park continues to take shape, as the Worcester Redevelopment Authority voted Thursday to acquire all additional properties needed for the project. (more…)
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PawSox Trademark Possible Worcester Names, but No Final Decision Yet
Though the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have not finalized branding that will take effect with an upcoming move to Worcester, three trademarked names could represent potential options. (more…)
PawSox, WPI Strike Partnership for Polar Park
Ahead of their upcoming move to Worcester, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have struck a partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) that will include planning for Polar Park. (more…)
Madison Properties to Expand Polar Park Development
Developer Madison Properties is expanding the scope of the first phase of planned development surrounding Worcester’s upcoming Polar Park, with a five-story office building now in the mix. (more…)
Worcester Plans Rezoning for Polar Park Project
Worcester, MA officials are proposing to rezone land that includes the Polar Park site, a move that would allow for construction of the ballpark and surrounding development. (more…)
Worcester Ballpark Land Acquisition Moves Forward
Land acquisition for the upcoming Polar Park is moving forward, as the Worcester Redevelopment Authority is allowing the city to acquire necessary parcels. (more…)
Office Building Now Planned for Worcester Ballpark Development
A change is taking shape in the proposed development surrounding a future Worcester, MA ballpark, as an office building will be built on a site previously slated for a hotel. (more…)
Wyman-Gordon Sells Land for Polar Park Project
Wyman-Gordon Company has sold an 18-acre site near Worcester, MA’s Kelley Square, with the site to be redeveloped into Polar Park and surrounding amenities. Opening in 2021 for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), Polar Park will anchor a larger development initiative. (more…)
Gilbane-Hunt Lands Worcester Ballpark Construction Manager Contract
Gilbane-Hunt, a joint venture combining local Gilbane Building Company and national firm Hunt, was recommended as construction manager for Polar Park, the new Worcester (MA) ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Worcester Ballpark Design Could Influence Community Benefits Agreement
The design of a new Worcester, MA ballpark could influence its related community benefits agreement, according to a recent update on the discussions. (more…)
PawSox Strike Wormtown Brewery Partnership Ahead of Worcester Move
Ahead of their upcoming Worcester, MA move, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are striking a partnership with Worcester’s Wormtown Brewery. (more…)
Challenge For New Worcester Ballpark: Neighborhood Integration
Initial planning for Worcester’s Polar Park, opening in 2021 as home to the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), has designers calling for plenty of social gathering spaces and neighborhood integration in the new ballpark. (more…)
Best of 2018, #2: PawSox Announce Worcester Move
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, #2: The Pawtucket Red Sox announce a new Worcester, MA ballpark for 2021. (more…)