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Arthur T. Johnson (Author)

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Publisher: Univ of Illinois Pr; Reprint edition (February 2000)
ISBN-10: 0252650263
ISBN-13: 978-0252650260
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

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3.0 out of 5 stars While it is somewhat out-dated, it is still very interesting, August 9, 1999

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Local Communities, December 29, 1999

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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

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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

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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

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