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Finally, A Ballpark As Successful Urban Redevelopment Catalyst?

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Aaron Overman
2 April 2004 - 8:00am

A new San Diego baseball stadium appears to live up to its economic development promises.

"Unlike many recent stadiums, Petco is a ballpark that may do more than just provide an all-American atmosphere of retro-cool and expensive parking. It also seems to be living up to its promise of revitalizing a run-down urban area."

Full Story: Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jack, also some hotels and low-income housing.
Source: Slate, March 31, 2004
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