The Oakland A's intend to build a next-generation urban ballpark at Howard Terminal, the club announced on Wednesday. The A's also plan to pursue a second project to redevelop the Coliseum site. The two-project approach will create significant economic and community benefits for West and East Oakland.
"We are excited to build a bold, iconic ballpark at Howard Terminal. This design will allow us to blur the boundaries of a traditional ballpark and integrate into the surrounding neighborhood," said Oakland A's president Dave Kaval. "However, this undertaking is bigger than baseball. In addition to developing at Howard Terminal, we plan to redevelop the Coliseum to help that site realize its full potential for the residents of Oakland for the long-term.