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Stadium-anchored mixed-use real estate development is the ‘next frontier of sports alpha’ in North America and globally. JohnWallStreet has conducted a deep dive on the subject, speaking with 20+ C-level executives across sports and planning/development who’ve built stadium/arena districts to understand what works, what doesn’t, and critical success factors across projects. It’s the kind of access that only JohnWallStreet has.
We’ve since digested and analyzed those in-depth conversations and compiled a comprehensive report based on our extensive primary research. It touches on everything from design philosophy and market-specific adaptation to financial best practices and programming strategy.
If you’re building (or considering building) a stadium-anchored district this is your definitive strategic planning guide!
JohnWallStreet IQ members received a copy of the report as part of their membership late last week. Non-IQ Members can purchase a single copy of the report below.
Thematic Pricing Options
Ala Carte Price: Copy of the report Purchase for $1499
Consulting Bundle: Copy of report + 60-min closed-door JWS briefing/Q&A: Purchase for $2499
Event Bundle: Copy of report + ticket to Sports Anchored Mixed Use Summit, 7/14/2026, Purchase for $1995
Key Thematic Takeaways Include:
Projects should be ‘human-centered’ and serve broader community needs
Secondary anchors are necessary to broaden appeal and create recurring non- event-day activity
Having a significant residential component is essential to create year-round foot traffic
Rights owners must develop real estate capabilities internally or through strategic partnerships to effectively capitalize on the opportunity
Projects in secondary market require meaningful public sector participation and all stakeholders need to be aligned