PUBLIC PROCESS

We will be conducting extensive public outreach to present plans and gain important feedback on various aspects of this exciting project.  A list of meetings can be found on the Outreach Events page.  Please note that a public referendum is needed to authorize the construction of the new ballpark on the site of Al Lang Field.  We anticipate that this referendum will be held in November 2008.

The Rays have met with dozens of community groups, neighborhood associations, and local stakeholders to solicit feedback on the project. We continue to meet actively with community organizations. If you would like to request a briefing by the Rays, please submit your request through the Feedback page on this website.

A Request for Proposals (“RFP”) was issued for the redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site in January 2008. On March 18, 2008 three proposals were received from highly qualified respondents representing 7 national and international developers. This strong interest expressed by the development community serves as confirmation of the site’s strategic value. The developer will be selected through a fair and competitive public selection process administered by the City of St. Petersburg.

Following referendum approval, construction on both sites is anticipated to begin in mid-2009, with the new ballpark ready by Opening Day 2012.  Phase One of the retail, commercial, and housing development on the Tropicana Field site is scheduled to open in 2011.