So whaddaya think, are they going to build the minor league stadium or not? (2011)

[normie]

washingtonpost.com

Looks like we've got the team... but the deal with the Atlantic League may yet fall through. The Piedmont Environmental Council of Virginia is opposing the project, citing increases in traffic and potential impacts on area taxes and on local streams and wildlife. So the Board of Supervisors decided to have further review. The project comes up for consideration again on June 22.

So, what do you guys think? Are they going to approve it or not?

It seems to me that if they've already built the Nokes Interchange it's going to happen. But surprises have happened before.

Some details:

The Kincora project includes a 5,500-seat stadium near the intersection of routes 28 and 7. The stadium would be built amid a 314-acre office and retail development and would be completed by May 2011. It also has a performing arts center, a fire-rescue station, a nature preserve, hotels and a YMCA facility. In exchange for zoning changes, the developer will provide $70 million in road improvements, 200 acres of parks, and pedestrian crosswalks.

IMO, I think the project would actually improve the traffic situation, since it would involve building an alternative north-south route on the west side of 28. The street plan shows a gridwork that connects several smaller roads and expands Pacific Ave. so that it's a major road parallel to 28.

http://www.kincora-va.com/
http://www.city-data.com/forum/north...chool-art.html

[VRE332]

I love the Nationals Park, but it's a real B___H to get there. Especially on the ride back on the Green line. Also the $8 slice of pizza is not that great. Hopefully this will bring some family fun without the dreaded drive into DC.

[mdcrim]

Went to a Nats game last weekend-took the metro as suggested. 15 minutes between trains at the transfer point coming and going. Won't be going back-too much of a pain to get to.

[frogbiscuit]

Does the team have a major league affiliation?
Without it, it's a longshot, at best. Minor league teams typically do not make money on their own, nor will the ticket prices support spending $30 or $40 million on a stadium.

[normie]

Originally Posted by frogbiscuit

Does the team have a major league affiliation?
Without it, it's a longshot, at best. Minor league teams typically do not make money on their own, nor will the ticket prices support spending $30 or $40 million on a stadium.

It's the centerpiece of a large proposed development, not something being built by taxpayers. Apparently the developer is not concerned about whether or not most minor league teams make money.

[tgbwc]

Originally Posted by frogbiscuit

Does the team have a major league affiliation?
Without it, it's a longshot, at best. Minor league teams typically do not make money on their own, nor will the ticket prices support spending $30 or $40 million on a stadium.

Maybe the Potomac Nats could move in. The owner has been looking to get a new stadium for a while. Don't know where that stands currently.