The economic feasibility of a new pro ballpark in Phoenixville is set to be evaluated with the upcoming release of a study from the Chester County Economic Development Council in coming months. Talk of a new ballpark in Chester County has been going for years, first in West Chester and then in nearby Phoenixville, where […]
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New-ballpark chat in Phoenixville
Though it appears a new-ballpark proposal in West Chester is dead, there’s now talk from a developer in nearby Phoenixville about putting a new ballpark in the center of town on the former Phoenix Steel site. Phoenixville, Pa., itself isn’t too large — just over 16,000, according to the 2008 U.S. Census — but a […]
West Chester ballpark proposal on life support
A proposed West Chester (Pa.) ballpark is in serious trouble, with the full Borough Council expected to give up the ghost on the project tonight after the city’s redevelopment agency recommended it be rejected. The ballpark funding, as proposed by the Turk’s Head Stadium Alliance, included $14 million in state funding from the Redevelopment Assistance […]
West Chester RDA: We won’t back new ballpark
Hopes for a new West Chester (Pa.) ballpark were taken down a few notches after the West Chester Redevelopment Authority decided it would not recommend the city proceed with the project because of uncertainty regarding state funding. The RDA will present the ballpark proposal to the full Borough Council on Feb. 16, but without a […]
Many questions remain with West Chester ballpark
Progress on a new West Chester (Pa.) ballpark remains limited, as anticipated state funding has not come through and land-acquisition issues still must be worked out. This information was laid out at a meeting of the West Chester Redevelopment Authority last night, as authority members shared the results of their research on the financial viability […]
The Year That Was: 2010
It was a year that saw many teams struggling on the financial front, the emergence of a truly great ballpark in downtown Minneapolis, some recognition of true notables in front offices, and some potentally great markets entering the baseball world. Here are the top stories of 2010 on Ballpark Digest, as meaured by page views. […]
Proposed West Chester ballpark moves forward
A proposed West Chester (Pa.) ballpark is moving forward, as the Borough Council referred the matter to the city’s Redevelopment Agency, which will examine the financials of the proposal before moving on potential land acquisition. It’s an important move: time is of the essence, as Pfitzer has imposed a deadline of the end of the […]
The Week That Was: October 31
Here are the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as ranked by page views. The big news this week: Amarillo lease news, impact of AT&T Park over the years, MiLB personnel moves, and the latest on a proposed Portland Beavers ballpark in Escondido. Four bids submitted for Amarillo ballpark lease No […]
West Chester: We need serious ballpark proposal before proceeding
West Chester (Pa.) officials sound enthusiastic about the prospect of a new MiLB ballpark, but the Borough Council is running into a huge obstacle: there’s no actual ballpark proposal on the table and no official documentation that land for the project is actually for sale at an affordable price. The ballpark, which could potentially house […]
Details emerge on proposed West Chester ballpark
As the Turk’s Head Stadium Alliance continues to work on state funding for a new West Chester (Pa.) ballpark, details about the scope of the project and its funding sources emerge — but its location may cause some issues in Minor League Baseball unless the Philadelphia Phillies are part of the mix. The actual plan […]
The Week That Was: September 25
Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past week, as measured by page views. It was a week of hope for new ballparks in West Chester, Loudoun County, Birmingham and Escondido; it was also a week where teams made preparations for the 2011 season by finding new or renewed affiliates. Phillies, […]
Phillies: Not so fast on the new West Chester ballpark
Officials with the Philadelphia Phillies tell us they made no commitment to bringing a minor-league team to West Chester, Pa., as a press conference today to announce the project showed plenty of holes in the plan for a new $40-million ballpark. The press conference today had been billed as a presentation for a fait accompli […]
Phillies, West Chester agree on new ballpark
After years of rumor and false starts, the city of West Chester, Pa., has snared the Philadelphia Phillies as a partner of sorts on a new ballpark, with the Phils pledging a Class A team for the facility if the city will build. And the city will build. The plan is for the West Chester […]