I shudder when I think of traffic at Bridge and Starr on a weeknight evening if this is approved. We simply do not have the roads to support it at this time.

One would presume it comes with roads. And given where I've heard it will be-- over by Cedar Hollow Recycling-- Bridge and Starr might not even be impacted that much. There will be impacts elsewhere, of course, but I don't really think that will be your problem.

The fact is, popularity = the problems of popularity. The traffic through Wayne on Rt. 30 is pretty bad. It is very hard to find a parking spot exactly where you want to be in Chestnut Hill. Going down Gay Street-- in West Chester-- is NEVER a quick proposition.

TRAFFIC!!! I see nightmare!

This would be a wonderful addition to our downtown. Presumably the ballpark would include parking which could then be used for other things when there is no game.

Who is this "source"? Sorry but unless the author can give names of his "source" this is just more BS.

If properly planned I think that this would be a great addition and a nice change from bars and restaurants (not that I don't appreciate them as well). Properly planned is the key phrase here.

There will be changes in borough council after Novembers elections. We need to ensure we elect people that will consider the residents concerns and not just ram this through.

Very curious to read whats said in the report when it comes out...

Any one who would be opposed to this is an idiot. This would be a tremendous boost to Phoenixville . Think of the revenue this would generate

Ed that was paid off by the borough when the Borough took it over. It had to be done in order to close out the Parking Authority and move it over to the Borough.

My guess is the reason our taxes didn't go up again this year is because of the revenue that parking has made.

So nice to read the positive thinking from some of the people here. It's the old saying if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all. Or better yet, if you don't like where you live, leave.

Nice to see a lead article from the Patch that isn't a crime report.

As for a possible ballpark, I hope it's feasible. It would be a nice addition to town and would provide a moderate positive impact to town - especially the restaurants. Not sure traffic would be a major issue if the stadium will only hold up to 4,500 people, but that's what this report will tell us.

I would be all for a minor league baseball team in town if it made ecomonic sense and wouldn't mess up the quality of life for many residents on the south side of town. I'll read the report. There is a reason West Chester (a much bigger town with major road access (202, Route 3, etc...) said no to this same group. This is a deal that will make a one or two local developers richer but will screw the rest of us before falling apart. I'll read the report as well but don't trust every thing you are told. The local developers have deep pockets to skew these things to get what they want in the short term, not really caring about the long term.

really hope no public money is involved in this....always a cash grab that never works out for the taxpayers.

How does 4500 people equal 4000 cars? Makes no sense.

The Reading Phillies have done a lot for the city of reading. Including lots of charity work, and giving kids ball fields to play on in the city.

Your comments hold no validity.

one question who the hell is paying for it and with what money

I have to thank whoever came up with the idea of this baseball team idea, I haven't had a laugh like this in a long time. What a joke.

I'm a huge baseball fan but I don't believe it will be a money maker if the facility relies on baseball revenue alone. also most people wont attend the games especially with the philles so close. wilmington has a beautiful stadium and cant draw anyone out to the games. and why should the tax payers be burdened with the cost. one of the reasons the reading phillies draw is it is much further away from major league baseball. also phoeniville doesn't have the population density to support the necessary ticket sales. not a good business model I don't want to pay for this

They should have just put the $30 mil in the Hurricane Sandy "relief" bill - they threw all kinds of other nonsense in there, why not a stadium? $30 mil would only be 0.588% of the $51 billion bill - a drop in the bucket. Just pretend a stadium was there and the hurricane blew it away, so we can just borrow from China for a new one.

go to http://www.usdebtclock.org/ look at the debt clock in real time then explain to me how more spending is good

Phoenixville had to close a fire dept and doesn't have enough police officers. This venture, while attractive in some ways, seems like a lower priority than many other enhancements the borough needs.

There would have to be major road improvements for me to get on board (422 spur, parking shuttles, rail service etc.)
Other than that, if it is economically feasible and doesn't keep the neighbors up, I'll at least listen.

BTW: I miss having the old quarter midget track next to Desannos Field!

I think it will be great! Is the Demutis development downtown still happening or is that considered dead?

I too think it would be great! Does anyone really know what is going on in Phoenixville? I see construction happening with the new town-homes, and it looks like there is something going on behind the French Creek town-homes too? What about the Shoppes at French Creek proposal? Anybody know anything that is actually true?

As a transplant to this area, I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want to see their town thrive and progress forward. So what, there is a little more traffic. I guess the idea of living in a desirable place where people come to have dinner, walk around, spend money in your community suddenly makes it UN-desirable? Seriously? I am not trying to mock anyone here, I just dont understand your negativity . If you aspire to live like Honey Boo Boo go ahead but don't take us and our property value down with you .

I think SS above pretty much summed it up -- " if you don't like where you live, leave "

There, i said it..

The Economic Development Committee Meeting is a good source of information of what is going on in Phoenixville. It’s the third Tuesday of the month. Which was last night.

I attended, and here is a brief overview. The Shoppes at French Creek are still in development. They plan to have less retail space than originally planned and more housing and the parking garage has been removed out of the plan.

Madison at French Creek is starting construction in June after remediation takes place on the site of the old steel mill.

Ryan Homes has sold about 12 units so far which is great for this economy.

The Streetscapes Project will start up in spring. Brick sidewalks along the business area of Bridge Street and then cement sidewalks down to Nutt Road.

The children’s plaza on Bridge Street will be getting more lighting. I heard that they will be able to run multicolor lights for different occasions. Pink for breast cancer, green and read for Christmas, red, white and blue for the fourth of July . . .

I think it would be great if this happened. Phoenixville is filled with bars and nothing for families to do together. Kids would love it! I hope it works out!

What about putting the stadium in Oaks near the convention center?
The infrastructure is better and maybe it could help fund the planned 422 improvements instead of placing tolls on 422.
I have no idea if that would work.
Just throwin' it out there.