The following ballpark sites in Alameda County are being considered by the Oakland / Alameda County Joint Powers Authority (JPA.) Note that at their meeting on 10/13/2001, the JPA voted to remove from consideration the plans for Pleasanton, Laney College, and 9th to Oak because the site study prepared by HOK Sport deemed them as unfavorable. Click on any of the images to see an enlarged version.

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Uptown Urban Plan (Click for larger)	Advantages: Heart of uptown setting Transportation and parking Site geometry Skyline View Disadvantages: Multiple Ownership Key Issues: Size Alternative Housing Sites Replacement Parking Estimated Cost: $385,100,000
Howard Terminal Plan (Click for larger)	Advantages: Waterfront setting Extension of Jack London Square Restoration of existing shoreline Disadvantages: Proximity to transit and parkign Displaces port function Key Issues: Resolve parking requirements Shared parking with entertainment and retail Cost of relocation port and cranes Estimated Cost: $517,350,0000
Coliseum Plan (Click for larger)	Advantages: Access Proximity to transit Disadvantages: Replacemente parking required Parking lot setting Key Issues: Location acceptable to team Lack of development synergy Estimated Cost: $399,959,000
Fremont Plan (Click for larger)	Advantages: Location in relation to potential fan base Adjacent to future BART station Regional highway access Views of the hills Disadvantages: Proximity to residential neighborhood Site size is inadequate Railroad barrier to the west Key Issues: Acquisition of additional property Estimated Cost: $464,900,000
Pleasanton Plan (Click for larger)	This site is no longer being considered by the JPA.
Laney College Plan (Click for larger)	This site is no longer being considered by the JPA.
9th to Oak Plan (Click for larger)	This site is no longer being considered by the JPA.

Source: HOK Sport

Note: Estimated costs do not include financing and/or legal costs.

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