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The Construction of Durham Bulls Athletic Park and its effect on the Revitalization of Downtown Durham. By Ross Sylvester. The Durham Bulls: A Quick History. A New Ballpark. Wanted new park immediately Capitalize on popularity Draw a Triple-A club Proposed RTP Sports Complex
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The Construction of Durham Bulls Athletic Park and its effect on the Revitalization of Downtown Durham By Ross Sylvester
A New Ballpark • Wanted new park immediately • Capitalize on popularity • Draw a Triple-A club • Proposed RTP Sports Complex • 2nd chance subsequent approval • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
West Village • Previous attempts • Blue Devil Ventures • Set two major precedents
Triple-A & Diamond View • Renovations • Diamond View I • Diamond View II
American Tobacco Complex • Literal “elephant-in-the-room” since its closure in 1987 • Various attempts to purchase failed in the ‘90’s • Capitol Broadcasting • Present Day • DPAC
Future • Downtown Durham Master Plan • Private – Public partnerships • Desire for residential growth • ATC Renovations, Chesterfield Building, etc.