Baker Field

Sports center construction ahead of schedule

With the steel and concrete structure completed, construction of the Campbell Sports Center is moving to its next phase.

By Gina Lee | Jan 18 04:02 am ET

Inwood benefits bring mixed reviews as construction continues

Before breaking ground at Baker Field, Columbia composed a set of benefits—including free tickets, lights on automatic timers, and alternative parking sites, but additional traffic problems have continued.

By Jeremy Budd | Nov 17 01:47 am ET

Construction continues on Campbell Sports Center

The bulk of the construction work at Baker Field is the installation of foundations for the Campbell Sports Center, which should be finished in about 10 months.

By Finn Vigeland | Oct 14 02:13 am ET

Year in Review: New athletics complex at Baker given OK amid local debate

“We had to read in the newspaper that Baker Field construction was starting; we didn’t hear about if from Columbia directly, despite the fact that community construction meetings are a part of the Community Partnership Agreement,” local activist Susan Ryan said.

By Chelsea Lo | May 7 10:12 pm ET

To Inwood’s surprise, CU signs community agreement

At a town hall meeting at Baker Field in Inwood Tuesday night, Columbia officials announced that they had signed a community agreement—something residents have been calling for for months—but locals say the agreement was finalized without their input.

By Chelsea Lo | Apr 27 02:47 am ET

Politicians look to finalize community benefits agreement before construction begins at Baker field

According to a University spokesperson, Columbia will begin erecting perimeter site fencing and delivering equipment by the end of the month.

By Chelsea Lo | Apr 19 05:23 am ET

Construction to begin soon on Baker Field

Columbia has almost secured the funding it needs to begin development on the $50 million project.

By Chelsea Lo | Apr 15 03:33 am ET

City Council approves Baker Field plans

The City Council voted 46-1 in favor of the waiver Columbia needed to start construction on new athletic facilities at 218th Street.

By Chelsea Lo | Apr 6 06:04 pm ET

Inwood politicians pushing own Baker agendas

Robert Jackson and Ydanis Rodriguez have taken their disagreements about plans for Baker Field to the public.

By Chelsea Lo | Mar 25 02:31 am ET

Politicians call for more benefits before Baker Field vote

State Senator Adriano Espaillat and City Council member Robert Jackson spoke at two public meetings about Baker Field this weekend.

By Chelsea Lo | Mar 21 02:12 am ET

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