Portland backs plan to build MLB stadium in South Waterfront [Video]

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday to support constructing a Major League Baseball stadium in the South Waterfront.

The resolution voted on does not specify any price tag commitments by the city. It does, however, signal that Portland is serious about bringing an MLB team to the Rose City. 

“I am proud to support Portland Diamond Project and leverage the City’s talent and resources in service of making this vision a reality,” said Mayor Ted Wheeler in a press release. “The positive impact to our region would be tremendous. Now is the time to dream big for Portland, our region and the state of Oregon.”

Portland Diamond Project intends on buying 30.85-acres of Zidell Yardsin the center of South Waterfront to construct the MLB stadium. Currently, it’s mostly undeveloped land, sandwiched between Oregon Health and Science University properties, the Tilikum …