The Worcester Redevelopment Authority board unanimously voted Friday to take the first three properties needed to assemble the footprint for the construction of a minor league ballpark off Kelley Square. The board also voted to spend $23 million for the design and construction of a structured parking garage that will be built on the south side of Madison Street. Read more here.
Tag Archives: Paw Sox
Worcester Gets Rolling on Property Acquisition, Parking Garage
Filed under Design & Construction, Stadium Issues
PawSox Ballpark Deal Truly Dead?
A plan to build a new $82 million stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A, International League) in Rhode Island may have won approval from the Rhode Island Senate, but House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says the deal is “dead.” Read more here. In response, the PawSox have targeted the Speaker’s district with a mailer and an event to educate his constituents. Read more here.
PawSox Abandon Targeted Ballpark Site in Providence, Will Explore Other Options
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A, International League) have officially abandoned their quest to build a ballpark on part of the former I-195 land in Providence (RI). According to PawSox Chairman Larry Lucchino, the team will now consider all other options and proposals, including potential other site locations in Providence. Read more here. Watch news report here.
Filed under League & Franchise, Market & Location
Warwick Joins Paw Sox Stakes
Warwick (RI), Mayor Scott Avedisian wants the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A, International League) to consider three locations near T.F. Green Airport for a new ballpark. Read more here.
Alternate Site Offered for Proposed PawSox Ballpark
The owners of the former Victory Polishing and Plating Co. headquarters downtown want the new PawSox ownership group to consider their property as an alternative ballpark location if the team can’t get the former I-195 land they’re seeking now. Read more and watch news report here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Market & Location, Stadium Issues
PawSox Pitch Ballpark to State Commission
A ballpark in downtown Providence (RI) would be an economic catalyst for the city, according to the new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A, International League), but members of a state commission cast doubt Monday on the benefits of a new stadium. Read more here
PawSox Ballpark Update
The owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A, International League) said they’d consider buying the state land where they want to build a new ballpark in downtown Providence (RI). They also want to meet with Governor Gina Raimondo soon to discuss the project. Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Stadium Issues
