The heralded redevelopment of Cooper Stadium, former Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) home, has stalled due to some engineering and code issues, but work is expected to commence this spring. (more…)
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TinCaps’ success makes for happy taxpayers
The success of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) means local taxpayers won’t need to kick in for contributions toward the long-term maintenance account at Parkview Field. The team’s lease calls for the city to pay $230,000 annually into the maintenance fund, but two sources of revenue can offset that contribution: naming-rights […]
Bush Stadium could anchor new Indy tech/housing development
In one of the more interesting ballpark-redevelopment efforts to come down the pike in recent years, Indianapolis officials are proposing a renovation of Bush Stadium, the former home of the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League), into apartments as an attraction for new bioscience firms in the neighborhood. We alluded to the proposal last weekend, […]