Moderator
Moderator
Tom Arsovski
Regional Practice Leader Mixed‑Use NELSON Worldwide
As the South East Mixed Use Practice User, I focus on creating, directing, and executing large multi-building mixed-use developments incorporating a variety of unique environments. At Nelson, it's all about connection. People want to be with other people, be a part of a larger community and experience. From careful master planning and design, through thoughtful execution, Nelson creates enduring destinations that correct people each day in every aspect of their lives. My tenure and engagement with ULI (2023 member) through my 30+ year career has been key to my development and growth as a committed urbanist/ architect, one who emphasizes the importance of holistic environmental design.
Speaking at
Wed Oct 30
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Resorts World Las Vegas - Level 2, Jasmine AB
Beyond Game Day: Reimagining Sports-Adjacent Mixed-Use Developments
Category
Mixed-Use
The power of live sports is hard to deny. Whether professional or college level, both diehard and casual fans are drawn to the teams they follow, and the experiences shared. As a result, more sports venues across the country are improving the fan experience through updates, additions, or starting anew by creating all-encompassing human-centered public experiences that have broad appeal. This session will center on reimagining real estate to transcend singular events (game, concerts), instead focusing on creating year-round live/work/play environments with multiple leisure and entertainment options. Panelists will explore the emerging trend of designing and constructing dynamic mixed-use neighborhoods, anchored by sports facilities, that serve as both local and regional economic catalysts. These carefully curated social hubs, boasting a diverse array of dining, retail, hospitality, residential, and entertainment options, are designed not only for major events but also to engage and captivate individuals before, during, and after the events as well as the days without events. The panelists' discussion of the Battery Atlanta (completed in 2014) as a proof-of-concept case study, will include sharing successful strategies, challenges faced, and future prospects in this evolving landscape with in-progress as well as on the boards and prospective sports-anchored mixed-use projects.