SUMMERHILL Development Thread

[mohaas05]

Originally Posted by ATLMidcity

How much do you imagine that unnecessary move would cost? And, what would the benefit be for the millions spent on removing it?

Better sight lines, more air to circulate? IJS

Just curious. I think the initial renderings either had them rebuilding those stands so they were close to the field, or putting a whole new structure in that area.

[shivtim]

They also have costs for maintenance and security on the huge un-used portion of the structure. I think eventually they'll take it down.

[numacs]

[megalopolis]

Glad to see that Georgia State has finally filed for a construction permit on the new baseball stadium. Construction should be starting soon.

[smArTaLlone]

https://saportareport.com/georgia-state-...gher-education/georgia-state-university/

With plans to break ground soon on the new 1,000-seat baseball park along Summerhill’s Pollard Boulevard, GSU will be reimagining and, in a sense, restoring the site formerly home to Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Demolished following the Centennial Olympic Games, it’s where the Braves played from 1966 to 1996 before moving to Turner Field, which had been built initially as a venue for the Games, including its opening and closing ceremonies.

The GSU baseball park, with a budget of $15.85 million, will be funded by Panther Athletic Club gifts and reserves, and Georgia State University Foundation funds and gifts. The lighted, artificial turf field will be easily accessible via Panther Express shuttle bus service for GSU students, faculty and staff, and allow the Panthers to bring baseball in from its current Panthersville home 12 miles east.

In doing so, the baseball team will join Panthers football and men’s and women’s basketball as part of a three-part sports complex embedded in and revitalizing the Summerhill community.

[galaca]

Kaiser Permanente buys over 7 acres of land in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmYq_4Lx-dw

[galaca]

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[Sojourner_Terminus]

Originally Posted by galaca

Kaiser Permanente buys over 7 acres of land in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmYq_4Lx-dw

Would this be a bad thing? I'd think a job creator like a hospital in this area would be great. I don't personally want everything to be cool bars and fancy restaurants. We need real jobs evenly spread throughout the city, so people and density can grow in a complete community.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

Yes and more hospitals are needed to the south with Atlanta Medical Center closing.