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Photo by Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
$800M vision emerges for American Family Field Redevelopment plan reimagines mixed-use district in Milwaukee
| | On Nov. 6, B&D presented a framework for an $800 million redevelopment concept for the area around American Family Field, the Major League Baseball stadium that's home to the Milwaukee Brewers. Commissioned by the Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District, the plan calls for transforming acres of surface parking into a bustling mixed-use neighborhood. Click below to read the full story. | | THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | | Community meeting led by B&D's Communications and Public Engagement team. Photo courtesy of B&D. | |
Building trust through community engagement
Effective public engagement in stadium renovations and constructions
| | Building or renovating a stadium isn't just about steel and seats; it's about people. Read how B&D's head of Communications and Public Engagement, Karen Summerville, helps communities find their voice in major projects through early, transparent, and locally focused engagement. By fostering trust, addressing concerns, and highlighting shared benefits, she shows how thoughtful communication can transform a stadium from a construction project into a true community landmark. | | Top: David Almany, below: Ryan Aylmer | |
Meet B&D at the SBJ Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
Let's connect to talk all things venues and mixed-use districts in collegiate sports
Heading to the SBJ Intercollegiate Athletic Forum on Dec. 10-11 in Las Vegas? The B&D Venues Practice Group will be there too — and we’d love to connect! Join David Almany, Ryan Aylmer, and Doug Kotlove to talk about the latest trends shaping college athletics facilities, mixed-use districts, and the future of the built environment on campus. Whether you’re looking to brainstorm ideas, share insights, or just catch up over coffee, we’re ready to chat. Click below to schedule a coffee and meet up with the B&Ders in person.
| | John Perry Brock Center ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo courtesy of CENTERS. | | Venues that launch with purpose | | New university and community facilities—from Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg Student Center to The Sonnentag in Eau Claire and Longwood’s Joan Perry Brock Center—are opening with strategies that prioritize community engagement and long-term impact from day one. The approach, developed by CENTERS, integrates marketing and operations planning to ensure each venue’s launch reflects its broader mission and audience. Read the full story below. | | 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.
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