| Cities and Sports Stadiums: A Planning Handbook Contributor(s): Kemp, Roger L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786438088 ISBN-13: 9780786438082 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2009 Annotation: In cities and towns throughout the country, there is significant evidence that community development and renovation is increasingly being centered around multi-use stadiums and arenas. This book examines how local governments and organizations are revitalizing their communities through multi-use stadiums and arenas which provide the best inner-city venues for sports, entertainment, cultural events, and business expositions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Sports & Recreation | Sociology Of Sports |
| Dewey: 796.068 |
| LCCN: 2009000729 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.00 lbs) 252 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Throughout the United States, community development is increasingly focused on multi-use stadiums and arenas. Local governments and organizations are revitalizing their communities through these projects, which provide the best inner-city venues for sports, entertainment, cultural events, and business expositions. The first section of this book reveals how cities negotiate, approve, finance, design, and build stadiums and arenas. The second section includes case studies demonstrating measures and safeguards to take so the planned project will be a fiscal and political success. A final section examines the future of sports facilities. |