Oakland city leaders on Thursday entered a historic agreement that could revitalize the Coliseum complex and possibly bring a new sports team to the East Bay’s largest city.
The city announced it’s launching a partnership with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group in a deal that includes an exclusive negotiating agreement to develop the Coliseum complex.
As the Athletics entertain relocation prospects, many Oakland community members have been wondering what will happen to the Coliseum. Thursday’s deal is the initial step toward the future.
“We’re talking about new public facilities … more retail in an underserved part of Oakland … hospitaility and entertainment options, more sports,” Mayor Sheng