Sports Teams and RealEstate Development ◾ 191
then the observation that demand for amenities provides great pricing exibility
will be an important object lesson for all managers.
ird, the designs or exterior of the circular facilities lacked architectural appeal
and the views they oered from the seats of the surrounding landscape were gener-
ally also quite poor. A sports facility as a result of its social importance and scale has
a unique opportunity to contribute to a community’s architectural prole. ose
facilities built since the 1990s have become far more iconic and that too adds to the
value enjoyed by fans and a community. Managing a facility now also includes an
opportunity to ensure that the external appearance and the view