West End Field

[RestedTraveler]

Yes. They are reasonably affordable. Take a look at their Web Site, under "Sales Documents" for the pricing information. If I were single or a newlywed (or even a young couple with an infant), I'd certainly be looking at the Field house as an investment property before moving into a larger place.

[RestedTraveler]

Sunday, November 13, 2005:

View from Right Field:

View from South Markley Street:

Corner of Field Street and South Markley Street:

[Spartan]

Wow. This is really starting to take shape. Its going up pretty fast too....

[RestedTraveler]

Indeed. It will definitely be finished by April, I think

Edit: Anbody else have a problem with the news media referring to this as a "stadium" rather than a "ballpark" or is this just a pet peeve for me alone?

[NYTransplant]

Indeed. It will definitely be finished by April, I think

Edit: Anbody else have a problem with the news media referring to this as a "stadium" rather than a "ballpark" or is this just a pet peeve for me alone?

I think Ballpark sounds more intimate than Stadium. Makes you want to bring the family.

Thanks for the photos RT

[gs3]

Ballpark for baseball and Stadium for football.

Any body else been to The Fieldhouse sales office under Rocks and Rope? Pretty cool sales office!

[StrangeCock]

I just noticed this morning that you can actually see the new Ballpark from the Church St. bridge. I guess that's kind of cool.

[RestedTraveler]

That is cool! :-) I imagine you'd get quite a view from inside of GHS, too.

Got any more aerials from that friend of your friend?

[gvlcondos]

I firmly believe it is the ONLY location that made sense. Another suburban park would have been a big mistake, IMO. Such stadiums don't generate spin-off development. People go there, watch the game and leave. Whereas a game at a stadium like this will be part of a larger 'night out' experience.

Using a sports venue to guide or kick start redevelopment is nothing new. Denver did it with their football stadium. I'm sure downtown Chattanooga looked pretty bad when their baseball stadium first opened.

Personally, I think people let appearances fool them. I go the the church diagonally across from the West End Coffee building. I have never feel threatened or uncomfortable by the surroundings. Some of the buildings look pretty bad, but they will be gone or rehabbed sooner or later.

I do hope that the auction for the fieldhouse goes well. It is important that this first project gets off to a good start. I just wonder how many people in Greenville have the lifestyle/taste/income to keep buying all these pricey units in the downtown area.

I was at the auction and thought it went well. They sold 25 of the 40 units last night. I've posted more detailed synopsis under CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Field House.

[vicupstate]

Thanks for the update ! I was wondering about it. That should be enough for the project to move forward. A sell out would have been nice, but considering the amount of units on the market, that would be a little unrealistic.

[gs3]

Anybody know what restaurant is going to be in the ground floor retail? I keep hearing Rock Bottom is looking at Greenville, and since they are a sort of sports bar......just a thought.

[RestedTraveler]

Friday, November 25, 2005:

The Greenville Monster as seen from the future grassy berm:

The main seating as seen from the extreme Greenville Monster end of the Left Field Line from upon the future grassy berm:

The Right Field stands as seen from the middle of the future grassy berm:

[NYTransplant]

Thanks RT!

Its really starting to look like a ballfield now!

[GvilleSC]

I was driving down Augusta the other day into downtown and the Ball Park totally caught me by surprise. I had no idea that it has such a presence on Augusta St. It was quite impressive. I can't even begin to imagine it after completion and once games begin. The West End is going to be VERY exciting.

[gs3]

Great shots RT. the ballpark is really taking shape. Will look even better with The Fieldhouse condos rising up over the field. Last time I was by, looked like the foundation and pipes for The Fieldhouse were definitely underway.

[GvilleSC]

South Main is closed for the construction of The Field House I'm assuming. Great stuff!

Anyway, I thought this was cool. I was somewhere downtown today... and looking toward the West End I could see what I thought was the Ball Park. It was very exciting. I guess it's a good thing, but maybe it says something else about downtown... hmmm. But it was cool becuase I was a good ways away like in the North Main Street portion of the CBD!

[gs3]

Just wondering....now that the ballpark is downtown, do you guys think the 4th of July fireworks will be moved from the river to the ballpark? Think they'll be done both places for one MAJOR show?

[RestedTraveler]

That's an excellent question. The Braves and Bombers always put on a good 4th of July show. I'm sure the Drive will want to do the same thing; however, now that the ballpark is downtown, they'll surely want to coordinate with GreenvilleEvents and the Red, White, and Blue celebration...one would hope at least.

[gs3]

I heard today that coordinating the two is being looked at. Possibly bands or the symphony at the ballpark. Obviously city leaders are thinking the way us UP'ers are.

[RestedTraveler]

That's great to hear!

[RestedTraveler]

Saturday, 10-DEC-2005:

The beams for the roof are in place and the covering is starting to go on:

Crushed limestone is being spread over the field and will aid drainage underneath the sod once it is put in place. Can you make out the infield? I can!!

The Warning Track is being laid down, too!! :

[GvilleSC]

That's SO exciting! THANKS for the update. I can't wait to get back to Greenville from school and just drive around to see all these changes.

[gs3]

The ballpark is really taking shape!! Can you believe, just about 4 more months??? Thanks for the update RT! Great photos!!

[RestedTraveler]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to the day where I can go out to take photos without digging the mud out of my shoes afterwards.

[gs3]