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RAYS' ATTENDANCE QUICK FACTS
Seating capacity at Tropicana Field is 43,772*.
Total attendance this year was down 300,000 people from 2010.
Average attendance this year was 18,900 fans per game**.
Ranked 29th out of 30 teams in MLB.
*This figure includes the normally closed outfield seats because it represents a significant revenue loss. **http://espn.go.com/mlb/attendance
WHY DOWNTOWN TAMPA?
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Downtown development limits sprawl; takes advantage of infill opportunities, existing infrastructure, walkability, and creates synergies between neighborhoods.Downtown Tampa is the geographic center of theTampa Bay region and has the greatest concentration of residences within a 30 minute drive (1,665,257)*.It's close proximity to the center of regional businesses will help generate greater corporate partnerships and season ticket purchases.The opportunities for transit integration (rail, trolley, bus and watercraft) within the downtown area are greater than any other regional location.The ability to grow a true "baseball" atmosphere that embraces regional history can only be had in downtown Tampa.*Statistic gathered from the ABC Coalition Report
NOW IS THE TIME FOR FANS OF THE RAYS,
STAKEHOLDERS OF DOWNTOWN TAMPA
AND THE ENTIRE REGION TO COME TOGETHER...
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ABOUT US BuildItDowntownTampa was formed by a group of dedicated Tampa Bay Rays' fans that believe the best place to build a new stadium, in terms of the team's interest and the interest of the Tampa Bay Region, is in Downtown Tampa. This is a once in a generation opportunity for the Rays' fan base to finally come together and prove that we want this team in the region forever.
We need Rays fans, downtown residents and stakeholders (i.e. restaurant, bar, and other business owners), all residents and interested parties throughout Tampa and Hillsborough County to contact us and let us know of your support! This movement will only take hold and become a reality if we hear from you. You have to be involved.
Over the coming months, BuildItDowntownTampa will prove the case that Downtown Tampa is the best location for a new stadium. We will accomplish this goal through coalition building, fact gathering and polling. If you have a service, interest, or just want to be part of the movement please contact us at info_BuildItDowntownTampa.org .
