The Atlanta Braves baseball franchise chose to move out of Atlanta to Cobb

County. The land acquired presented an opportunity to rethink the standard

single-use venue surrounded by parking common for ballparks. HKS prepared

a plan for a mixed-use entertainment district which includes residential,

commercial, restaurant and retail uses linked to the stadium. The gentle

terrain and mature tree stands on site are carefully integrated into the vision.

The stadium is to be visible from the adjacent interstate. The mixed-use

development is organized along an active pedestrian spine which connects

the local arterial and mass transit to the entrance plaza of the stadium. The

open space is designed to provide a range of experiences in addition to

supporting stadium activities.