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The Old Ballpark Still Matters

Durham Athletic Park represents the soul of its city, and is deserving of an ambitious second act.

Levent Göknar
Aug 19, 2025
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This is Part I of a series on Baseball and placemaking, focused on the history and redevelopment of the Durham Athletic Park.

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Levent Göknar
James Hardie Fellow for Urban Development. He is a Durham native and student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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