Today, the Atlanta Braves have announced the beginning of a process to build a new stadium which will open at the start of the 2017 season. As some of you may know, our lease at Turner Field expires at the end of the 2016 season. The new location is a short distance from downtown Atlanta, near the intersection of I-75 and I-285 in Cobb County. We have secured a large tract of property at this location and will now work with Cobb County leaders to bring a world-class stadium to this exciting location. We are extremely excited that our address will still be Atlanta, and so will the name across our jersey. This decision to move was not easy, and we have mixed emotions about leaving a ballpark that holds so many great memories. However, knowing that our lease will expire in 2016, we have devoted our time to securing the best option for our fans, our team and our organization. We believe this new site will be the best location for our fans and our organization for the next 30 years. The reason for moving is simple. The current location has certain issues that are insurmountable and will only become more problematic over the years. Those fundamental issues involve how you, our fans, access Turner Field. There is a lack of consistent mass transportation, a lack of sufficient parking and a lack of direct access to interstates. Furthermore, the Braves do not have control over the development of our immediate surroundings. Our new location will give us the opportunity to develop the surrounding area of the new ballpark, transforming it into a mixed-use, 365-day destination and creating an enhanced atmosphere for our fans during Braves games. There will also be significantly increased access to the site, enhanced parking opportunities, easier access to and from major roadways and additional mass transit options. What wont change is our commitment to excellence, whether its putting a championship-caliber team on the field or ensuring the best ballpark experience for our passionate and dedicated fans. This new ballpark will be the new center of Braves Country and we are excited to bring a new era of Braves baseball to you. Throughout this process, we encourage you to visit homeofthebraves for continuing updates on the project.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:11:37 +0000
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