Rendering courtesy of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. | |
DMPED selects B&D for Capital One Arena work
Firm to oversee project's initial phases, supporting DC's revitalization of Gallery Place-Chinatown
| | Brailsford & Dunlavey has been selected by the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) as the Owner’s Representative for the transformative redevelopment of Capital One Arena. This project, in partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, will revitalize the Gallery Place-Chinatown area and enhance the fan experience, supporting the city’s economic growth. As a DC-rooted firm, B&D is honored by the opportunity to partner with the District on this important public-private effort. Click below for the full news release. | | L-R: Abe Madkour, Ryan Alpert, Chris Dunlavey, Marvin Lewis. Photo credit: Ryan Aylmer | |
B&D, universities talk athletic districts at NACDA
Chris Dunlavey joins Sports Business Journal panel on enhancing fan experiences
| | Didn’t make it to this year’s NACDA Conference? No worries—we’ve recapped the session just for you. In a Sports Business Journal panel moderated by Publisher Abe Madkour entitled, "Developing Athletic Districts," our own Chris Dunlavey shared his expertise alongside Marvin Lewis of George Mason University and Ryan Alpert of the University of Tennessee on everything from strategic planning and competitive bidding to stakeholder engagement in athletic district development. Click below to read the session recap. | | The University of Tennessee's Neyland Athletic District (rendering). Photo credit: UT Sports | |
Don't go it alone
How competitive bidding protects universities in athletic district development
| | In this issue's thought leadership essay inspired by his panel at NACDA, Chris Dunlavey expands on a key theme: the importance of a competitive bidding process in protecting universities’ interests and securing the best possible outcomes. His firsthand perspective outlines why—and how—institutions should structure their projects to get the best ideas, best partners, and best terms. Click below to read the full essay. | | The Sonnentag at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Photo credit: B&D | |
Sustainable operations at scale: Sonnentag model
Learn how CENTERS operates sustainable venues at scale
| | The Sonnentag, a 225,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified venue at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, sets the bar for sustainability in large-scale venue operations. Managed by CENTERS, the facility integrates carbon-free electric systems, renewable energy offsets, and advanced water and energy management to create a high-performance, community-focused space. Daily WELL-aligned practices and educational tools support athletics, events, and student wellness, making it a living example of how sustainability and functionality can thrive together. Click below for the full story. | | Established in 1998 by Brailsford & Dunlavey, CENTERS was the first company in the U.S. to provide campus center management services for campus life facilities including sports venues, recreation and wellness facilities, student centers, performing arts venues, conference facilities, and more. Visit or view for more info. | |
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