Sports Arena
A Development Bonanza in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the real estate interests with designs on remaking the Penn's Landing site on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. But the team's vision for the waterfront reaches far beyond a single parcel.
Little Caesars Arena as Catalytic Development
In exchange for generous public subsidies, Illitch Holdings, owner and developer of the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, promised large-scale economic development.
Arlington to Build Nation's Largest eSports Arena
At 100,000 square feet, the Esports Stadium Arlington will become the largest eSports stadium in the country.
Abandoned Olympic Venues Cast Doubt on the Value of Hosting
Though cities hope for an economic boost, these photos show it's far from guaranteed.
Lawsuit Settled, Public Money in Hand: Arena Renovations Moves Forward in St. Louis
St. Louis seems to be a never-ending source of stadium financing controversy.
A Grand Opening for Detroit's New Downtown Sports and Entertainment Arena
The Pistons and the Red Wings have a new home in Downtown Detroit—bringing all four of Detroit's professional sports teams into the same neighborhood.
Detroit Approves $34.5 million to Bring Pistons Downtown
The latest city to open up its coffers to support a professional sports team is Detroit, which will spend $34.5 million to support the Detroit Pistons in a move to the recently completed Little Caesars Arena.
Residential Developments to Supplement New Detroit Hockey Arena
The Illitch family is continuing to reveal details of the big vision surrounding the new home to the Detroit Red Wings.
Seattle NBA Arena Proposal Back From the Dead—But This Time it's Privately Funded
The mastermind behind a failed plan to build a new NBA arena in the Seattle neighborhood of Sodo has tweaked the plan and come back to the negotiating table. A big question still waiting for an answer: Will the NBA will expand to return to the city?
Big Development Investments Expected to Follow New Detroit Red Wings Arena
Developers are predicting that the new $627.5 million arena to house the Detroit Red Wings, paid for with both private and public money, will spur another $596 million of investment in the neighborhood.
$250 Million in Public Funding Moving Forward for Milwaukee Bucks Arena
Approval for a $250 million public funding package—split between state, county, and local authorities—is all but assured.
Detroit Strikes Deal to Move Red Wings Stadium Forward
A plan to build a new, $450 million hockey arena along the Cass Avenue corridor near Downtown Detroit has already faced criticism for its generous public subsidies. The City Council recently made sure the public will get something in return.
The NBA's Future in Milwaukee Depends on Stadium Financing
A local alderman makes the case for a one percent sales tax dedicated to providing public funding for a new stadium to house the Milwaukee Bucks.
Critical Support for New NBA Arena Proposal in San Francisco
After controversy derailed an earlier plan by the Golden State Warriors to build a new arena at Piers 30-32 along the Embarcadero in San Francisco, a new plan at a new location has made progress toward completion.
New Detroit Red Wings Arena: Plenty of Public Subsidies; Few Public Benefits
One writer takes issue with the city of Detroit's decision to subsidize a $450 million arena plan for the Detroit Red Wings. The Ilitch family, owners of the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings, are worth $3.6 billion.
Proposed Basketball Arena Energizes Downtown Sacramento
Ever since a tentative deal for a new sports arena was struck between the City of Sacramento and new owners of the Sacramento Kings, real estate activity around the proposed downtown location has increased including deals for long empty storefronts.
A Model for How to Transform a Cherished Sports Landmark
The decade-long transformation of Toronto's historic Maple Leaf Gardens into a new centerpiece for its neighborhood may serve as a model for one of the trickiest types of adaptive reuse, reports Mark Byrnes.
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