Richmond Braves Baseball Stadium Proposals

[BGW]

And for those who think stadiums generate businesses and create districts and such... how come the Diamond didn't do that? How come it doesn't now?

Well, clearly, it's because that area of town is so dangerous! At least that's what my Western Henrico- and SW Chesterfield-residing co-workers (who haven't been east of Willow Lawn in years) tell me...

[wrldcoupe4]

It's not a dangerous area for the most part... it's gritty and industrial. The Diamond is also an island in a sea of surface parking. Different mindset in a different time.

[BGW]

It's not a dangerous area for the most part...

Exactly, but try telling that to the bulk of the suburbanites. I just had someone today tell me she would never eat at Buz & Ned's BBQ because it's "in the ghetto."

[wrldcoupe4]

Yeah... growing up in the suburbs I've heard stuff like that. But, I'm slowly starting to change the perceptions of the people around me. I've inspired people to go downtown that haven't been down there since Miller & Rhoads and Thalhimers were chuggin' along. In time...

[JWCJ]

I think that they should put the new Braves Stadium in Shockoe Bottom even though the project callaped!

[burt]

Did Wilder's appointed Committee ever release its report on The Bottom? I've never read anything about it nor do forumers refer to it.

I don't think it was ever made public.

[JWCJ]

I was reading the Richmond Times and its said this.

[burt]

I was reading the Richmond Times and its said this.

We're waiting, JWCJ.

[Cadeho]

I was reading the Times-Dispatch and I noticed it says "this" quite a few times!

[JWCJ]

Opps! Sorry I meant to say, A person wrote to them in the editorials and side that they sould acually build the staduim in Jackson Ward (Gilpin Court part).

Also I wanted to ask if it's possible to open up the plan for the stadium to be in Shockoe Bottom?

[Cadeho]

Well, I'd favor a Gilpin replacement. Then they can jumpstart that neighborhood with the plans already bounced around.

If they made the Bottom an option again, they'd have to have the stadium either facing the skyline (an 18th St address) or have it facing the Bottom (Broad St. address)... after walking it the other day, they can rebuild Weiman's and we can totally demolish Lovings. But I still favor the current location as the best.

[burt]

Well, I'd favor a Gilpin replacement. Then they can jumpstart that neighborhood with the plans already bounced around.

If they made the Bottom an option again, they'd have to have the stadium either facing the skyline (an 18th St address) or have it facing the Bottom (Broad St. address)... after walking it the other day, they can rebuild Weiman's and we can totally demolish Lovings. But I still favor the current location as the best.

The problem with it facing the skyline is the "sun-in-your-eyes" factor.

Off-topic, but now that I've read all the latest postings, I'm going to visit Coupe's flicker pictures which I've been saving for savoring.

[Cadeho]

Then the architect should come up with something innovative to help with the glare.

[JWCJ]

I would really like it to face the skyline but burts right about the sun - in - your - eyes factor. To me the only good places would be 1 were it is now, 2 Shockoe Bottom, 3 In Manchester facing the city.

"Manchester would be a great place to put it right by the water near the flood wall.

[JWCJ]

Maybe we should make a topic, just tro think about possible new location for the stadium. like what would you think of a Manchest braves stadium?

[wrldcoupe4]

I like the idea of a stadium there... but where would it be built?

[TBurban]

I like the idea of a stadium there... but where would it be built?

I present to you all.....my idea of a Manchester Ballpark.

Red is ballpark and possible mixed use development, easy access from highway, beautiful skyline views, directly by the river. What do ya think?

[wrldcoupe4]

lol... it would be a great setup with the exception of one thing... see those big circles on the bottom right? Those are part of a major water treatment facility. Maybe they could hang giant airfresheners from the rafters of the roof of the stadium?

[burt]

Burban, I can't figure out where this site is. I-95 is the only road that is familiar to me. Never heard of Brander street.

It's not next door to the sewerage treatment center, is it?

[TBurban]

Burban, I can't figure out where this site is. I-95 is the only road that is familiar to me. Never heard of Brander street.

It's not next door to the sewerage treatment center, is it?

Yeah, I guess it is....man! I wish there was a way. I knew that site had something wrong with it...it was just too perfect.....

[wrldcoupe4]

Here's two sites that I like... the first one, the Fed Reserve parking lot won't happen..it's already being redeveloped with different plans. The second is probably one of the better opportunities in Manchster which could still give nice skyline views, and have no negative impact from sunsets.

Potential Sites?

[TBurban]

Here's two sites that I like... the first one, the Fed Reserve parking lot won't happen..it's already being redeveloped with different plans. The second is probably one of the better opportunities in Manchster which could still give nice skyline views, and have no negative impact from sunsets.

Potential Sites?

Thats what I was looking at too, right next to that bridge! Brilliant idea Coupe! Id love for it to go there, maybe revive Manchester around the Legend Brewing Company area. I was working on a layout as we speak

[TBurban]

Here's two sites that I like... the first one, the Fed Reserve parking lot won't happen..it's already being redeveloped with different plans. The second is probably one of the better opportunities in Manchster which could still give nice skyline views, and have no negative impact from sunsets.

Potential Sites?

Like this?

[wrldcoupe4]

I definitely wouldn't mind something like that

[JWCJ]

That's a good place but its a little too close to the "stink zone".