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#1 ·
Could anyone share answers with me for the following:

Since Santa Clara is no done deal and since SF is still most interested in keeping the Niners in town, why have only the southern bay portions of the city (Hunters Pt, Candlestick Pt) been consdiered for a new stadium?

What about other sites, such as:

• China Basin, across the bridge from the ball park. Land is more expensive there and development is, of course, underway with UCSF. But could this be a possible stadium site? Could some of the Giants' lots be replaced with parking ramps and open up space for the 49ers with both teams sharing parking? With the public transportation (BART, Muni, Caltrain, ferries) this site would afford, you would have far few drivers...thus be more able to accomodate those that want to tail gate (a 49er issue).

• Treasure Island: the city wants a dramatic redevelopment of the site. Why not a stadium as part of the mix. The real negative here, of course, is Bay Bridge traffic and the merging on and off of YB. But let's consider that there are only 8 home games for NFL teams (plus a few exhibitions) and those games mainly occur on Sunday, when rush hour traffic is not an issue. If that were the only blocking point, I am sure that ways could be found to filter SF-YB-TI or EB-YB-TI traffic on those rare number of dates. Obviously bus service and ferry service (from the Ferry Bldg, Sausalito, Jack London Sq, etc.) could also get fans to the island.

• Kezar, back to the roots: all right, the worst suggestion of all. Nobody wants to see GGP covered with concrete. On the other hand, a significant part of the footprint is in place already with the existing stadium. And this fringe part of the park is less sylvan than its interior. Traffic issues, both public and private, would remain a huge issue...but again, this is on a Sunday and the time folks would be going to the game is not a heavy travel period.

I'm sure fault could be found with any or all of the above, what perhaps SF does have to think outside of the box on this one...especially if the box is a narrow one on the s.e. shore of the city.
 
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New Earthquakes Stadium [San José]

New Earthquakes Stadium is the working name of a planned soccer specific stadium that will be built in San Jose, California, for Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes. The stadium will be built on what is currently called the Airport West site that is located to the west of San Jose International Airport. The stadium will hold approximately 15,000 fans, expandable to 18,000, and estimated to cost between $40 million and $60 million. The stadium will be part of a mixed use residential, retail, R&D and hotel development. The stadium is planned to be constructed privately with no public money provided by the city of San Jose. Additionally Lewis Wolff, owner of the San Jose Earthquakes, has offered to pay for the maintenance of the stadium for a fifty-five-year timespan.
 
#57 ·
San José soccer stadium rezoning approved





The San Jose City Council approved rezoning property near Mineta San Jose International Airport to allow a soccer stadium to be built for the San Jose Earthquakes.

The council voted 10-0 Tuesday in favor of the proposal, which involves 95 acres on Coleman Avenue.

The stadium is expected to have about 18,000 seats.


Read more: San Jose soccer stadium rezoning approved | Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
 
#61 ·
Animal Rights Activists Name AT&T Park Most Vegetarian-Friendly Ballpark



After apparently moving on from that whole Tempeh District thing, PETA has named AT&T Park the most vegetarian and vegan-friendly major league ballpark in the country. In a schlocky blog post, the activist group says, "the only thing sweeter than a World Series championship is knowing that no animals had to suffer for a tasty ballpark meal," citing the range of meatless concession items as reason for the ballpark's success. Now, shush - no one tell them about that Seal sweatshop operating in the kid's area. [via KTVU]
 
#62 ·
Honoring the SF Giants History (and World Series Win!)



by Sally Kuchar

San Francisco Giants team officials announced Friday that the long journey to win the World Series will be commemorated by a World Champions Walk. "The 2010 World Series title was the culmination of more than five decades of memorable moments, historic games and hundreds of legendary players who have worn the San Francisco Giants uniform," Giants president Larry Baer said in a statement. The walkway will encircle all four plazas of AT&T Park. The walk will also include brick pavers that fans can purchase to mark their own memories of the team's history. The brick pavers will be sold for $225 to $475, depending on the location, team officials said.
 
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49ers New Stadium

source: 49ersnewstadium.com


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr


New 49er Stadium by TPZ3, on Flickr
 
#70 ·
How much will the box with no window and just a large flat screen go for? I'm guessing there will be an actual window in there but it's interesting that they would rather show the flat screen and "bottle service" on the table instead of the view of the field. And don't even get me started with whatever the hell that's supposed to be on the wall behind the chairs. Maybe there will be a Crate and Barrel outlet at the stadium as well.
 
#76 ·
The Santa Clara Convention Center is right across the street and gets tons of traffic. I drive by it every day and it seems like there is always something going on. That alone could probably support some retail. There are also tens of thousands of homes within a few miles radius, a light rail stop, and half a dozen Silicon Valley corporate headquarters in the immediate area.
 
#79 ·
Oakland A's complete sweep of San Francisco Giants

By Ben Enosbenos@bayareanewsgroup.com



Right-hander Trevor Cahill knew well enough not to mess with the mojo his A's teammates are carrying.

Cahill, who chose to wear the team's alternate gold jersey for the first time this season, delivered eight masterful innings as the A's finished their sweep of the Giants at O.co Coliseum with a 2-1 victory Sunday.

Catcher Landon Powell homered in the eighth to break a 1-1 tie.

With a 0-5 record and a 5.67 ERA over his previous seven starts, Cahill needed to snap out of his own funk if the A's were going to win their fifth consecutive game.
 
#83 ·
San Jose Sharks' signing of Devin Setoguchi helps shape draft-day plans


By David Pollak dpollak@mercurynews.com
Posted: 06/23/2011 05:27:58 PM PDT
Updated: 06/23/2011 08:51:44 PM PDT

Sharks general manager Doug Wilson describes the trade talks and player movement that surround the 2011 NHL draft that begins Friday night in St. Paul, Minn., as "a bit of a poker game."

Thursday, Wilson got a better idea of all the cards he is holding when he signed Devin Setoguchi to a three-year, $9 million contract extension one week before the 24-year-old right wing would have become a restricted free agent.
 
#84 ·
Silicon Valley, the Bay Area's New Sports Epicenter

This was an old thread before the reorg and it seems to have disappeared. So, I thought I'd revive it as efforts for a new A's ballpark in San Jose, a new Earthquakes stadium, also in San Jose, and a new 49ers (possibly joint 49ers/Raiders) stadium in Santa Clara are ramping up.

First up: Cisco Field, proposed home of the San Jose A's. Capacity: 32K. Awaiting MLB's transfer of Santa Clara County territorial rights from the Giants back to the A's. Privately financed by the A's.



Next: The New San Jose Earthquakes Stadium (unofficially dubbed "The Epicenter"). Across from San Jose International, near Santa Clara University. Capacity: 15-18K. In the permitting stage; most shovel-ready of all projects. Privately financed by the Earthquakes.



Finally: The Proposed 49ers Stadium in Santa Clara. Capacity: 68,500K. The team is in the process of securing approximately $900 million for construction. NFL in favor of a joint 49ers/Raiders stadium. Projected opening: 2015. Jointly-financed by the 49ers and the city of Santa Clara.

 
#85 ·
The capacity on the football stadium could be raised a bit, and the baseball stadium definitely needs a boost to at least 40, with room for expansion. Also I don't think football will come until baseball has done it successfully, and BART is building or has the funds ready for a project serving the area.
 
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