October 17, 2024
Online

City EDvantage Session: Youth Sports Facilities as Development Anchors

 

Oct. 17, 2024

11:00 a.m. EST

In recent years, the real estate market has undergone a strategic shift, with developers increasingly looking to youth sports facilities to anchor new mixed-use developments. From rural heartlands to urban centers, savvy developers are partnering with municipalities to capitalize on the booming youth travel sports market.

This webinar will explore the strategies behind these developments, showcasing successful projects like the AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park, Kansas, and Emerald Acres Sports Connection in Illinois. Learn how these developments reshape communities by combining sports facilities with retail, dining, and accommodation options, creating vibrant destinations for families and athletes.

Get ready to be inspired by the future of real estate development. Join us to discover how youth sports facilities drive economic growth and transform communities nationwide.

Who should attend: Mayors, City Managers, Council Members, Developers, Architects, Economic Developers, and Engineers

What you will learn

1. Emerging Trends: Explore the trend of youth sports facilities becoming key components of mixed-use developments.
2. Success Stories: Get a behind-the-scenes look at successful projects and gain insights into the strategies that drive these developments.
3. Community Impact: Discover how these mixed-use developments are driving economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in communities by providing vibrant destinations for families and athletes.

Speakers

• Jim Arnold – National Director of Business Development
• Jake Whittaker – Senior Vice President, Development Services

General Info

KLC Member: $0
Non-Member: $50

Location Info

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Resources

Contacts

Gracie Brown

Member Education & Project Specialist

Sarah Stoll

Business Development Manager

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