Sessions Information

  • April 19 - 19, 2022
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Session Type: Concurrent Session
    Session Capacity: N/A


    Entertainment districts in the United States have emerged in the 21st century as places to host cultural events, concerts, sporting events, and large gatherings. In a recent study by Oxford Economics, it was found that the live events industry alone generated a total fiscal impact of $17.5 billion in 2019, including nearly $9.3 billion in federal tax revenues and $8.3 billion in state and local tax revenues. Sports-related travel spending in the United States generated $14.6 billion in total tax revenue in 2019, with $6.8 billion alone for state and local tax revenue. The economic impact of entertainment districts to cities, states, and the U.S. economy is a vital economic engine, but there is a lot of work that needs to happen before they start generating those precious tax dollars. Lear...

Session Speakers
Organization: Stantec


Steven is an architectural designer focused on designing experiences in confluence with technology. From high-rise buildings to cultural epicenters, he creates places that are centered around making experiences that leave an impact.

Known for his ability to design places that inspire people to engage


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