Community Groups Want A Say In Redevelopment Of Turner Field
As the Atlanta Braves prepare to move their sports operations and a new stadium into Cobb County over the next year, it’s unclear what the future holds for Turner Field and how the surrounding neighborhoods might be impacted.
There has been no official word from the city on any potential buyers or developers for the property, although rumor has it that Georgia State University is interested in the property.
The Braves are scheduled to depart Turner Field by the end of 2016 and will begin the 2017 season in a brand new ballpark.
Community groups want to be involved in the decisions and redevelopment plans for the property. David Shockley and Richard Quarterone are both members of the Turner Field Community Benefits Coalition, a group that is advocating for transparency in the development process around Turner Field.
Shockley and Quarterone discussed the neighborhoods around Turner Field, how they’ve changed, why residents want to be involved in the changes and more on “Closer Look.”