From an Idaho Statesman article dated 6/16.
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WHAT ABOUT A NEW STADIUM?
The new ownership group, Agon Sports and Entertainment, came in last year and pushed a downtown mixed-use development. Translation: a baseball field surrounded by a mix of hotels, conference centers, offices, retail space, restaurants or residential housing.
The ownership group built a similar $120 million project in Fort Wayne, Ind., and is building a $231 million private-public project in North Augusta, S.C., that includes a craft brewery just beyond right field.
Jeff Eiseman, president of Agon, said last year he hoped to open a new Boise stadium in 2018. But court delays in Augusta forced that project to miss its planned opening in April 2017, possibly delaying a Boise stadium.
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http://www.idahostatesman.com/sports...e84332827.html
"...possibly delaying a Boise stadium." That wording sounds like it is definitely going to happen, it is just a matter of time. In fact, it isn't even 100% delayed according to the article... I like our chances. Even at the low end of what this developer has done previously ($120 mil), that would be one hell of a ball park and economic catalyst. Hopefully it can be used as a soccer stadium as well bringing a USL team to Boise. That would be a win-win.
Here are some details re: the $120 mil park:
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...includes a 250-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel, a 5,000-square foot conference center and a 900-space parking garage, as well as residential, retail and office space on nearly 15 acres.
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