Atlanta Braves To Break Ground On New Ballpark Sept. 16

Cobb County stadium on track for Opening Day 2017.

Cobb County stadium on track for Opening Day 2017.

The Atlanta Braves, after just announcing late July its choice for the developers of its new ballpark, are ready to begin construction on the Cobb County project.

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The baseball team in a press release Tuesday announced The Atlanta Braves will officially break ground on its new ballpark Sept. 16 at 11 a.m.,  putting the project on schedule to host fans for Opening Day 2017.

“This new ballpark will be a world-class venue that will give Braves Country the ultimate fan experience, both inside the park and out,” Terry McGuirk, chairman and CEO of the Braves, said in the release.

“We look forward to continuing to build great memories for our fans at this wonderful new location.”

The new home of the Braves will boast a “classic ballpark feel, modern amenities, and southern hospitality, creating a fan experience unlike any other.”

The ballpark, designed to maximize sight-lines, will seat 41,500 and feature a three “deck” design with the middle and upper decks cantilevered over each lower deck to ensure all seats are closer to the action, the release notes.

The venue’s architecture will pay tribute to the natural environment while integrating into the existing topography of the site, which features a gently sloping terrain, allowing the home plate side of the park to nestle into the hillside.

The project plans to integrate a state-of-the-art baseball stadium with a multi-use community of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues that are accessible 365 days a year.

Located at the intersection of I-75 and I-285, the new ballpark will feature 14 access points to the site and parking evenly distributed throughout the destination.

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

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