Stadiums: The Promise Of Downtown Revitalization?

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

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January 10, 2001, 7:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"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.

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: If they build it...Will you come?

Sunday, January 7, 2001 in The Miami Herald

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