Home of the Brave(s)

The Atlanta Braves planned move to Cobb County Stadium outside of the city after the lease on Turner Field expires in 2016 is one of mixed emotions in the city of Atlanta.  Most folks in the urban areas surrounding the city feel the team is abandoning its area and such structures have been cornerstones to rebuilding urban areas in cities like Denver and Minneapolis.  Front office execs of the Braves agreed to keep all of the details fairly quiet and feel the area surrounding Turner, although with a few new lofts and renovations, is time for a newer look.  They never considered the field as a tool for revitalization.  Some places near the stadium are still among the poorest in the city.  The Atlanta Falcons also plan on leaving the Georgia Dome in the near future to relocate into a different home.