The planning process invited stakeholders to provide input on priority programs they would like to see at the Ballpark site, organized around the five domains of Social Determinants of Health.
Three distinct design test fits were developed to illustrate different scenarios for the future of Smith’s Ballpark. Based on community input, Scenario 2: Adaptive Re-Use was chosen as the preferred alternative.
Scenario 2 reimagines the Ballpark as a cultural and civic landmark, blending art, performance, and community driven activities while preserving the western portion of the stadium.
Community stakeholders appreciated the balance of historic preservation with new development, incorporating partial re-use of the stadium while creating a vibrant, mixed-use destination centered on arts, culture, and community gatherings space.
Each of the three site plans uses the same surrounding street framework and labels Paxton Ave, W Richards St, Main St, W Temple St, Neighborhood Green Street, and Arrival Gateway. The plans also label Residential Court, Learning Center, Community Center / Library, and Fire Station.
The plan retains the Existing Stadium and Ballpark Fields. The stadium remains the central and largest element of the site, with the Arrival Gateway along 1300 South and neighboring proposed uses including Residential Court, Learning Center, Community Center / Library, and Fire Station.
A large checkmark appears above the second plan to identify it as preferred. It keeps Ballpark Fields and retains the western portion of the stadium, while the plan labels Civic Court and Cultural Center alongside Residential Court, Learning Center, Community Center / Library, and Fire Station.
The stadium is removed. The plan instead labels Ballpark Square and Creek Park, with Cultural Center, Civic Court, Anchor, Residential Court, Learning Center, Community Center / Library, and Fire Station.