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Arcata’s beloved ballpark – home to Humboldt Crabs baseball – will soon be getting a fancy new entrance to welcome fans, and wants the public’s help in deciding which design should be used for the new façade. 

“Help shape the future of the Arcata Ball Park,” Humboldt Crabs Baseball posted on its Facebook page on Sunday afternoon. “The City of Arcata is taking public input on the design for the new façade and entry of the Arcata Ball Park! Let the City know which of the three design options you prefer by filling out their survey today!”

As we like to do here at LoCO, we will now attempt to boost the reach of this survey, so that as many people as possible will vote and help ensure that Arcata gets the ballpark façade of its dreams! Here are the three design options the public is asked to weigh in on:

Concept A: The survey describes this option as “a classic ballpark look with archway and decorative columns and brick motif. Archway shape and vertical composite panels tie in with downtown and other City facilities.”

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Concept B-1: Not into the classic look? Perhaps “Concept B-1” is more your style. This option is described as “a variation on the more modern look with articulated or perforated metal panels which could include artistic designs. This concept would have options for types of paneling and massing of the façade which may range in expense.” 

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Concept B-2: This design is very similar to “concept B-1” and has the same description. There are a couple of observable differences, including that the outer fence would be higher and have images superimposed on it. 

So, there you have it! Let the City of Arcata know your thoughts by clicking on this survey link.

Whichever design ends up being chosen will be paid for using $1 million in state funding secured by Senator Mike McGuire. The City also assures the public that “the project team will consider community and stakeholder input as well as construction cost and maintenance considerations to finalize a façade design.”