Monthly updates on the development of sports venues and mixed-use districts, brought to you by Brailsford & Dunlavey.

Vol. 4, Issue 3

October 2024

THE B&D PERSPECTIVE

Capital planning provides key to resolving stadium funding impasses

By Bill Mykins (photo credit: Bill Mykins)


In the early 2010s, the Braves found themselves at an impasse with the city of Atlanta on the future of Turner Field, which had been their home since the mid-1990s. Turner Field was aging, and while some argued for basic repairs, the Braves envisioned a modernized stadium that could compete with cutting-edge Major League Baseball parks emerging around the country. At the heart of their desire was the need to improve the fan experience with amenities like video displays, Wi-Fi, enhanced seating options, and other upgrades that had become standard across professional sports stadiums, along with associated improvements in revenues. Click "Read more" below to find out how the Braves achieved their vision.

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SEEN AROUND CAMPUS

Seen while touring Wake Forest University: "The Grounds" mixed-use athletic district is coming soon! To read more about this project, click below.

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CASE STUDY

Photo credit: MLB.com

Segra Park: A catalyst for Columbia's growth

The State of South Carolina and the City of Columbia had a vision: to revitalize an urban area of the city once occupied by the South Carolina State Hospital, which operated from the mid-19th century until its closure in 1996. This vision began to take shape in 2010 through a public-private partnership with Hughes Development Corporation, aimed at transforming the 180-acre site into a vibrant mixed-use community known as the BullStreet District. Click "Read more" below to discover how the district came to life.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Sports Business Journal names B&D a "power player"

Publication highlights B&D's work in mixed-use developments


"A call to Brailsford & Dunlavey is one of the first moves made by a sports property or university athletic department interested in advancing a mixed-use project," according to the Aug. 6 Power Players issue of Sports Business Journal. To learn more about B&D's work with mixed-use districts, check out our P3 Resource Center.

P3 Resource Center

CONTACT US

Go to venues.bdconnect.com to learn more about Brailsford & Dunlavey's Venues Practice Group. Interested in speaking to us about a sports venue or mixed-use project? Contact David Almany today.

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