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We Support a ‘Baseball First’ Policy

Whether through renovation or a City League, Durham must put hardball at the center of its pitch.

Levent Göknar
Sep 02, 2025
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This is Part III of a series on baseball and placemaking, focused on the history and redevelopment of the Durham Athletic Park. Part I explored the early history of the ballpark, and why it still matters today. Part II explored how the park is currently used.

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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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