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Planning for Ballpark Village began as far back as 1999 when the Cardinals seriously began looking at building a new downtown stadium. When plans for the new Busch Stadium were finalized, the Cardinals entered into an agreement with the City of St. Louis and have a significant stake in the completion of the development. The details of the agreement were that at least one block of the Village must be completed by 2007, while the entire development must be finished by 2011. If Ballpark Village is not completed by 2011, the Cardinals will pay a $3 million fine per year until the project is finished. As of March 2008, the ground has not yet been broken on Ballpark Village. |
Planning for Ballpark Village began as far back as 1999 when the Cardinals seriously began looking at building a new downtown stadium. When plans for the new Busch Stadium were finalized, the Cardinals entered into an agreement with the City of St. Louis and have a significant stake in the completion of the development. The details of the agreement were that at least one block of the Village must be completed by 2007, while the entire development must be finished by 2011. If Ballpark Village is not completed by 2011, the Cardinals will pay a $3 million fine per year until the project is finished. As of March 2008, the ground has not yet been broken on Ballpark Village. |
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Development of the site hit a major snag in March 2008 when the [[Centene]] Corp. backed out of a plan to construct their corporate headquarters in Ballpark Village.<ref name=" |
Development of the site hit a major snag in March 2008 when the [[Centene]] Corp. backed out of a plan to construct their corporate headquarters in Ballpark Village.<ref name="centene">{{Cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/9B59C38B431E33D78625741A00108AE7?OpenDocument|title=Optimism, doubt about future of Ballpark Village|accessyear=2008|accessmonthday=March 28|publisher=St. Louis Post Dispatch|year=2008|author=Jake Wagman}}</ref> The barren, muddy and rainwater filled site, along with the continued delays and unfufilled promises have led to local dissatisfaction and grumbling about what is perceived as an eyesore in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Critics of Ballpark Village have even begun referring to its existing condition as Lake DeWitt after Cardinals president, Bill DeWitt.<ref name="lake">{{Cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/berniemiklasz/story/8703C3EC2EEB9EB186257420001965C1?OpenDocument|title=Weather may be cold, but bullpen is staying warm|accessyear=2008|accessmonthday=April 4|publisher=St. Louis Post Dispatch|year=2008|author=Bernie Miklasz}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:52, 5 April 2008
St. Louis Ballpark Village is a 12 acre development in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, that is sited just north of the new Busch Stadium between Clark Street and Walnut Street. The $650 million development will occupy the site of the previous Busch Stadium, part of which is now used for a cash generating parking lot and a retention pond. Construction of Ballpark Village has not commenced. The primary developer is the Cordish Company of Baltimore, Maryland.
Ballpark Village will include approximately 250,000 square feet (23,000 m2) of retail shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, 400 residential units, 450,000 square feet (42,000 m2) of office space, and 1,900 parking spaces. Confirmed occupants are the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum and an aquarium. The first phase of construction will include the rebuilding of Clark Street, the opening of Village Plaza, and the building of entertainment venues such as the Hall of Fame and aquarium. The second and third phases will include the office and residential construction.
Planning for Ballpark Village began as far back as 1999 when the Cardinals seriously began looking at building a new downtown stadium. When plans for the new Busch Stadium were finalized, the Cardinals entered into an agreement with the City of St. Louis and have a significant stake in the completion of the development. The details of the agreement were that at least one block of the Village must be completed by 2007, while the entire development must be finished by 2011. If Ballpark Village is not completed by 2011, the Cardinals will pay a $3 million fine per year until the project is finished. As of March 2008, the ground has not yet been broken on Ballpark Village.
Development of the site hit a major snag in March 2008 when the Centene Corp. backed out of a plan to construct their corporate headquarters in Ballpark Village.[1] The barren, muddy and rainwater filled site, along with the continued delays and unfufilled promises have led to local dissatisfaction and grumbling about what is perceived as an eyesore in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Critics of Ballpark Village have even begun referring to its existing condition as Lake DeWitt after Cardinals president, Bill DeWitt.[2]
References
- ^ Jake Wagman (2008). "Optimism, doubt about future of Ballpark Village". St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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External links
- Cordish page on Ballpark Village
- City of St. Louis page on Ballpark Village
- Westendword.com news story on Ballpark Village
- St. Louis Business Journal article on Ballpark Village
- St. Louis Magazine story on Ballpark Village
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The Cordish development at Ballpark Village St. Louis is behind schedule and the property sits empty, the project is causing a public relations problem with the citizens of St. Louis.