Yesterday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays along with their architectural and planning consultants provided a first look at a new stadium planned for Ybor City.
The announcement was covered by local media and received some national attention as well.
A review of media coverage suggests that both the modern, fan-friendly design and the high price tag were the main focus, with the stadium’s relatively small seating capacity (just over 28,000 with an additional 2000 standing room tickets available) another point of discussion.
The Tampa Bay Times had extensive coverage, with baseball and politics/news reporters and columnists all sharing their perspectives.