The Derby Field Project is one of the most important Measure I bond funded projects currently under development. Located at the intersections of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Derby Street, this block long green space is being developed into a multi-use sport field, including a baseball field, soccer field, basketball courts, and other site amenities to be used by Berkeley High School, Berkeley Technology Academy, and other community sport groups. The project will also improve the street space used for the weekly Farmers’ Market on Derby St. In order to make space for the project, power poles will need to be relocated and Derby Street will need to curve just west of Milvia Street to accommodate the baseball field. Sport lighting and loudspeakers are NOT planned for this site.
Project Manager: Bob Fawson
Architect: WLC Architects
Construction Scheduled to Begin: May 2012
Proposed Completion Date: February 1, 2013
Oversight:
- Derby Field Site Committee (with representatives from community, Farmers’ Market, B-Tech, High School Sports Teams, baseball advocates, Bond Oversight Committee, City Council Member Max Anderson)
- Community meetings
- Approvals required: City of Berkeley, the Division of State Architect (DSA), Pacific Gas and Electric and the School Board
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