Stadium vs. Dome: Which is the Better Choice for Birmingham?

| May 29, 2017 

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With the unofficial start of summer on Memorial Day, one thing you might consider doing this season is taking in a game or some kind of sporting event. But the opportunities to do so in Birmingham, certainly on the major league level, are limited. Those involved in the sports industry say a key part of changing that is facilities and naturally that brings up mention of the illusive domed stadium. We dive back into that discussion in this week’s Magic City Marketplace.

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