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A surging master-planned community in Utah gets its own entertainment district

Since its construction began two decades ago, Daybreak, the 4,100-acre master-planned community in South Jordan, Utah, has been a catalyst and model for regional growth. The latest addition is a 200-acre mixed-use entertainment district that will serve as a walkable and bikeable neighborhood within the community, anchored by a minor-league baseball park and a cinema/entertainment complex.


Cultural Facilities

Multipurpose sports facility will be first completed building at Obama Presidential Center

When it opens in late 2025, the Home Court will be the first completed space on the Obama Presidential Center campus in Chicago. Located on the southwest corner of the 19.3-acre Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, the Home Court will be the largest gathering space on the campus. Renderings recently have been released of the 45,000-sf multipurpose sports facility and events space designed by Moody Nolan.



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Sports and Recreational Facilities

As major centers of social and economic importance across the world, sports facilities and recreational buildings need to be optimized to admit hundreds or thousands of people on a regular basis, as well as to meet the needs of whatever activity takes place in the facility. Whether you’re looking for just the right turf or the most comfortable stadium seating, designing and building these facilities can lead into ultra-specialized waters, and requires a delicate balance of expertise.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 31, 2016

Shanghai’s latest tourist attraction: an outside, rail-less walkway around one of its tallest skyscrapers

For less than $60, you can now get a bird’s-eye (or window-washer’s) view of the cityscape.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 20, 2016

San Diego’s waterfront redevelopment would go beyond a mere ‘project’

Its developers envision a thriving business, education, and entertainment district, highlighted by a huge observation tower and aquarium.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 20, 2016

Chicago Cubs unveil plans for premier fan club underneath box seats at Wrigley Field

As part of the baseball team’s larger stadium renovation project, the club will offer exclusive food, drinks, and seating.

Events Facilities | Jul 19, 2016

Houston architect offers novel idea for Astrodome renovation

Current plans for the Astrodome’s renovation turn the site into an indoor park and events space, but a Houston architect is questioning if that is the best use of the space

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 18, 2016

Turner and AECOM will build the Los Angeles Rams’ new multi-billion dollar stadium project

The 70,000-seat stadium will be ready by the 2019 NFL season. The surrounding mixed-use development includes space for retail, hotels, and public parks.

Building Tech | Jul 14, 2016

Delegates attending political conventions shouldn’t need to ask ‘Can you hear me now?’

Each venue is equipped with DAS technology that extends the building’s wireless coverage.

Contractors | Jul 4, 2016

A new report links infrastructure investment to commercial real estate expansion

Competitiveness and economic development are at stake for cities, says Transwestern.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jun 9, 2016

Swimming may be returning to Melbourne’s polluted Yarra River… kind of

The addition of a pool to the Yarra may help improve people’s perception of the river and act as the impetus to an increase in support for improving its water quality.

Building Team Awards | May 23, 2016

'Greenest ballpark' proves a winner for St. Paul Saints

Solar arrays, a public art courtyard, and a picnic-friendly “park within a park" make the 7,210-seat CHS Field the first ballpark to meet Minnesota sustainable building standards.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | May 20, 2016

Texas Rangers announce plans for $1 billion retractable roof ballpark

The new stadium will replace Globe Life Park, which is only 22 years old.

 

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