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Ole Miss issues RFP for major athletics project Private-public partnership sought for stadium upgrades, mixed-use project
| | The University of Mississippi has released a new Request for Proposals seeking a development team to design and deliver a mixed-use district and major stadium-area improvements that will redefine the Vaught-Hemingway gameday and year-round campus experience. The project includes luxury lodging, retail and dining spaces, expanded premium seating, and upgraded athletics offices, marking one of the most significant campus-edge developments in Ole Miss history. Click below to read more. | | |
New report outlines potential paths for Wis. ballpark
Analysis explores redevelopment possibilities for American Family Field
| | Photo courtesy of Shutterstock | | B&D has delivered a comprehensive analysis for the Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District detailing potential redevelopment opportunities surrounding American Family Field, highlighting both the possibilities and key challenges that will shape the site’s future. Explore the full set of scenarios and recommendations below. | | | | |
Tradition meets innovation
Modernizing a stadium is about more than new tech or shiny upgrades — it’s about honoring a venue’s identity while preparing it for the future. In this month’s Ask the Expert, project manager Amanda Anderson shares how B&D balances community expectations, stakeholder priorities, and long-term planning to help venues evolve with purpose. Click below to read the full interview.
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Finding new value beyond the stadium walls
A look at how the campus edge is becoming collegiate athletics' next strategic asset
| | Collegiate athletics programs are increasingly looking beyond stadium walls to unlock new opportunities for fan engagement, revenue generation, and campus identity—shifting focus toward the powerful potential of mixed-use districts that integrate hospitality, entertainment, retail, and year-round activation. In a new thought-leadership piece, B&D's David Almany explores why these stadium-adjacent environments are becoming essential infrastructure for universities navigating today’s rapidly evolving athletics landscape and how they create lasting strategic value. Click below to read the full article. | |
Did we miss you at Intercollegiate Athletics Forum?
It's not too late to get together!
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If you were at this week’s SBJ Intercollegiate Athletic Forum but didn’t get a chance to connect with B&D's David Almany or Ryan Aylmer, we’d still love to hear from you. They enjoyed meeting so many leaders across the collegiate athletics landscape, and they don’t want to miss the opportunity to continue great conversations or start new ones. Whether you want to compare notes, explore ways to collaborate, or simply say hello, just click below to get in touch with David or Ryan.
| | Photo courtesy of CENTERS | | Redefining operations for campus sports venues | | These days, university and college sports venues are asked to do big things with modest resources, such as serving as game-day stages, community gathering spots, and symbols of school identity. Mike Schneider, CENTERS' assistant vice president of operations, reflects on the quiet craft behind making these spaces feel polished and ready for anything—from UW–Eau Claire to Longwood University. It’s the kind of work CENTERS, B&D’s operating arm, brings to campuses every day. Click below to read 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. | | ABOUT B&D'S VENUES PRACTICE GROUP | | B&D's Venues Practice Group is a national leader in sports, entertainment, and event facility development. With a legacy of advising on over $10 billion in venue investments across the country, the group empowers public and private sector clients to unlock transformative opportunities through strategic planning, program management, and community-focused development. From Major League Baseball ballparks to community recreation centers and multi-use sports and entertainment districts, B&D’s collaborative approach ensures that each project reflects the unique goals and aspirations of its community. With deep expertise in feasibility, financial modeling, design oversight, and stakeholder engagement, B&D is committed to delivering venues that serve as economic catalysts and vibrant hubs for connection and pride. For more information go to venues.bdconnect.com. | | | | |
