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Stadiums: The Promise Of Downtown Revitalization?

Posted by: Christian Madera
Thanks to: Christian Peralta
10 January 2001 - 7:00am

Many baseball stadiums help bolster sagging downtowns -- but only when they're built as part of a larger revitalization effort, economists say.

"Look no further than Cleveland, Denver, San Diego or Baltimore when wondering whether a new baseball park for the Florida Marlins will bring economic benefits to downtown Miami. Ballparks in those cities have thrived, but they have not been the sole catalyst for new economic activity. In most instances, hotels, housing and even convention centers have accompanied the sports facilities, part of a larger effort to bring business and people downtown.

Full Story: If they build it...Will you come?
Source: The Miami Herald, January 7, 2001
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