Phil Matier: The End Begins For Candlestick Park
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — The demolition of Candlestick Park—the former home of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers—has begun.
Phil Matier: The End Begins For Candlestick Park
Workers will spend the next few months removing the about 30,000 orange and red plastic seats along with other materials, including asbestos.
On Monday, Andrew Ross and I had the chance to take a look first hand.
Some of the seats are being sold as souveniors, others will be installed at Kezar Stadium and the rest will be destroyed.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and building developers announced plans Monday to demolish Candlestick Park and build one of the largest urban mixed-use projects in the U.S. in its place, spanning 500,000 square feet and featuring a large shopping center with homes, restaurants and parks.
Related: Massive Shopping, Residential Center Planned For Candlestick Park Site
The price tag for the development is estimated at $1 billion.
Kofi Bonner, president of Lennar's San Francisco division, said the a decision whether to implode the concrete-and-steel stadium structure won't be made until spring. A wrecking ball could be used instead.
You can hear Phil Matier's comments Monday through Friday at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. on KCBS All News 740AM and 106.9FM.
