Certification a “milestone” — but was it “significant” or “necessary, but not sufficient” for A’s?
“Our waterfront ballpark is a once-in-a-generation project, creating transformative environmental and community benefits for Oakland, and setting the stage for more World Championships for our fans,” the A’s said in the email.
“We thank our fans, community members, and civic leaders who shared their support during the EIR process and in public meetings. While this is the furthest we have come in securing a new ballpark in Oakland for the Athletics, we have more work to do. We now look forward to finalizing the development agreement and community benefits agreement before a vote later this year.”“It’s a necessary, but not sufficient milestone,” Kavalon Friday.
“That it can both support and amplify these incredible gem events, I think that would bode very well for baseball and we need a baseball stadium there to make it happen,” Kaval said to theIt’s certainly a different tone from what is being told to fans in Oakland, especially as the team’s website still flashes the team’s “Rooted In Oakland” rallying slogan at the very top.
“Well, we’ve never been closer to making our waterfront ballpark vision a reality than today,” Kaval said on the podcast. “It’s really just been critical. We’re really happy about achieving that big milestone.”
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