The exposed steel design, which matches that of the many bridges on the Northcoast, and the vertical light towers, which match the smoke stacks of Cleveland's industrial zone and the high-rise office buildings in Cleveland's growing downtown area, are just a couple of Jacobs Field architectural features that blend with Cleveland's cityscape. The seats at Jacobs Field are among the most comfortable in the game with more leg room due to wider aisles. In addition, better elevation between rows means clear and unobstructed sight lines to the field. A truly unique feature at Jacobs Field is the angled seating sections. Located just beyond the dugouts in both the lower and upper decks, the seats are angled 8 to 12 degrees, offering fans who sit in these sections a view of the middle of the diamond minus the crick in the neck.
Community leaders meet to re-evaluate concept of a new downtown sports complex.
Civic committee formed to make recommendations regarding type of sports facility, location and funding. Design objectives agreed upon by sports teams. Demolition of site begins. Gateway sells out of tax-exempt bonds in one day. Gateway Economic Development Corporation is formed.