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Originally Posted by clexmond
That would seem to involve a significant amount of public land. Everything around the station and Capital Ave. itself. This would have to involve a public partnership as well right?
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Not necessarily. The City/State could either deed or lease just the right of way for a nominal sum so as not to violate the gratuities clause of the Georgia Constitution. Given what the GWCC has done for the Falcons, it doesn't seem like asking all that much.
The Braves have made it known for a while that they want better access to Turner Field. Sounds like they got tired of waiting for public funding for it. From a cost standpoint, this seems pretty affordable. Especially given that BJ Upton makes $20 million a year and has .177 batting average.
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