The genesis of a new or renovated stadium begins with the rights-holder who creates a brief that has to both push boundaries and stay within budget. Elisha Chauhan spoke to venue operators of the historic MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) and MLB (Major League Baseball) team the Minnesota Twins’ Target Field to find out the challenges each faced in the design process.
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Pandemic pushes sport to double down on data-driven business
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49ers helping USA Cricket to push niche sport into the mainstream
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Lockdown dampens Brentford FC’s new stadium celebrations
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