Sport, including minor league baseball, is an object of public policy. Communities can exploit it to promote economic and social well-being, but not without risk. Drawing on case studies of fifteen locales including Fresno, Birmingham, Durham, Buffalo, Indianapolis, and Colorado Springs, Arthur Johnson systematically analyzes the political process by which communities decide to invest in stadiums for minor league baseball teams. He explores such factors as the presence or absence of a development strategy as a guide in decision making, and the value to a community of a minor league team and its stadium. Johnson also describes the dynamics of minor league baseball franchise relocation, the importance of intergovernmental relations to stadium financing, and the organization and business of minor league baseball, including its formal relationship with major league baseball.
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The singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" originated in the sandlots and ballfields of small-town America where "historically, the minor leagues made baseball the national pastime." Johnson (political science, Univ. of Maryland) offers a collection of case studies charting the economic development of 15 locales, from Old Orchard Beach, Maine to Fresno, California, that have profited or lost from embracing minor league franchises. This well-documented report demonstrates the need for partnership between private and public sectors in the planning, development, and use of franchises and stadiums to support community economic growth and urban renewal. Highly recommended for the sports management or local government collections of academic and large public libraries.
- Albert Spencer, Coll. of Education, Univ. of Nevada-Las Vegas
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Albert Spencer, Coll. of Education, Univ. of Nevada-Las Vegas
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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While it is somewhat out-dated, it is still very interesting,
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This review is from: Minor League Baseball and Local Economic Development (Sport and Society) (Paperback)
This book charts the stadium and minor league baseball developments in 15 cities in the US. The author spends much of his time discussing the inter-workings with the local governments and the minor league teams. Also into consideration is the city planning and community involvement. This book is very interesting if you are interested in the business side of baseball or the inter-workings of government. The book speaks mainly about developements in the 1980s, some of which have changed over the years. An example would be Durham and their lack of a modern stadium, which changed in the mid 1990s. While some data is out-dated, it is still a good source for infomration.
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When it comes to considering, funding and building minor league baseball stadiums, economic development agencies and local governments don't need to reinvent the wheel. This book outlines the experiences of other communities in relatively useful detail. Learn from their experiences and establish a workable platform from which to build your own approach to funding and building (or perhaps deciding not to build) a minor league park in your community.
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Local officials must understand the structure and economics of the industry with which they deal if they are to be able to assess the likelihood that a proposed partnership will achieve specific development goals and if they are to negotiate reasonably and successfully with potential partners. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
major league expansion franchise, nonbaseball events, stadium issue, minor league stadium, stadium improvements, major league affiliate, stadium project, percent hotel tax, economic development practitioners, stadium proposal, sports strategy, recreational spending, franchise relocation, multipurpose stadium, stadium lease, sports corporation, spring training season, stadium revenues, minor league team, league team owners, sports infrastructure, parking revenues, playing facility, league stadiums, concession revenues Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fort Wayne, Fort Lauderdale, Old Orchard Beach, New York, Pilot Field, York County, Coral Springs, National Association, Carolina League, Colorado Springs, Broward County, Eastern League, City Island, North Carolina, Erie County, Fair Tax, Hoosier Dome, South Carolina, Mayor Griffin, Advisory Commission, Bush Stadium, Coliseum Authority, Midwest League, Pacific Coast League, Bob Rich New!
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Local officials must understand the structure and economics of the industry with which they deal if they are to be able to assess the likelihood that a proposed partnership will achieve specific development goals and if they are to negotiate reasonably and successfully with potential partners. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
major league expansion franchise, nonbaseball events, stadium issue, minor league stadium, stadium improvements, major league affiliate, stadium project, percent hotel tax, economic development practitioners, stadium proposal, sports strategy, recreational spending, franchise relocation, multipurpose stadium, stadium lease, sports corporation, spring training season, stadium revenues, minor league team, league team owners, sports infrastructure, parking revenues, playing facility, league stadiums, concession revenues Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fort Wayne, Fort Lauderdale, Old Orchard Beach, New York, Pilot Field, York County, Coral Springs, National Association, Carolina League, Colorado Springs, Broward County, Eastern League, City Island, North Carolina, Erie County, Fair Tax, Hoosier Dome, South Carolina, Mayor Griffin, Advisory Commission, Bush Stadium, Coliseum Authority, Midwest League, Pacific Coast League, Bob Rich New!
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- The Future of Winter Cities (Urban Affairs Annual Reviews) by Gary Gappert in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Good Enough to Dream by Roger Kahn in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Business of Professional Sports (Sport and Society) by Paul D Staudohar in Back Matter
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