SBJ In-Depth: Facilities Series - Entertainment Districts

One of the biggest selling points to new stadium and arena developments is to use the projects as anchors for entertainment districts that include hotels, restaurants, retail and other attractions on surrounding property. Several projects in the works are using this approach, including the new ballpark for the Atlanta Braves and the new arena for the Edmonton Oilers. We’ll look at entertainment districts to see why some have hit their mark and why others are still seeking traction. What does it take to create a year-round destination that can keep consumers coming and serve as an engine for future development?

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