This paper presents a novel approach for analyzing spatially differentiated impacts of a variety of entertainment attractions, including professional sports venues, convention centers, destination retail, and mega-events. Public finding is often based on the potential for such projects to...

The redefinition of the sports business -- The structures of ownership -- Financial statements, revenues, and costs -- Facilities: "disneyfication" and design -- Stadium financing -- Sports teams and real estate development, or real estate development companies with sports teams? -- Media and...

Redefining the sport business industry -- Ownership and the emergence of team sports -- Financial statements, revenues, and costs -- Placemaking, sport venues & the fan experience -- Financing sport venues -- Teams, venues, and real estate development -- Media, entertainment, and sport...