tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137000056683285487.post7812190098898882547..comments2024-01-06T19:51:03.373-06:00Comments on Heartbreaking Cards of Staggering Genius: Visiting Turner Field For The First and Probably Last TimeMatt Flatenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01157226107144209201noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137000056683285487.post-76847847720721794912016-04-26T14:12:19.805-05:002016-04-26T14:12:19.805-05:00I'm gonna try and be as objective as I can rig...I'm gonna try and be as objective as I can right now. First, the Braves play at Turner Field, but do not own the stadium, or the grounds around it. Upkeep is the responsibility of the city of Atlanta. Second, when Turner Field was constructed after the 1996 Olympics, the city made a promise to clean up the area around the stadium to entice fans to stick around before and after games to enjoy the area. It's been 19 years since the first game was played at Turner Field, and while you were there, you probably noticed that there are no restaurants, bars, or anything of interest within walking distance of the stadium. The team's ownership is building the new stadium so that they can have a much larger share of the revenue it will create. Also, the team is not moving out of the "Metro Atlanta" area. Metro Atlanta extends about 30 miles in each direction around Atlanta, the team is moving less than 20 miles north to the intersection of I-75 and I-285, well within the "Metro" boundary. All of that being said, I wish they wouldn't move. The stadium is very easy to get to and go home for thousands of Metro Atlantans (myself included). The new location is already the absolute worst area for traffic in the city, and will only get worse from here. I try to get to about 5 or so games a year, but with the new location, I'd have to add at least an hour to my commute to get there by first pitch. So, do I like the move? No, but I understand why they are doing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com