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.
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
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
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