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Hunden Partners: Leading the Way in Mixed-Use Development

We proudly announce that Hunden Partners has been named to Sports Business Journal’s Power Players list, recognizing our excellence in mixed-use development consulting.

Under the visionary leadership of CEO Rob(in) Hunden, Hunden Partners has been instrumental in the integration of sports and real estate, transforming stadium, arena, and convention center surroundings into vibrant, multi-functional districts. Our in-depth analyses, commitment to truth telling, and passion for placemaking make possible the innovative projects that enhance the gameday experience while creating thriving, year-round communities.

We thank Sports Business Journal for this recognition and our exceptional team for their dedication and placemaking efforts. Together, we are shaping the future of sports venues and destination development.

Charting a decade of economic influence, Hunden Partners unveils impactful findings from the KFC Yum! Center study.

In partnership with Louisville Tourism and the Louisville Arena Authority, Hunden Partners played a pivotal role in conducting an in-depth economic impact study focused on the KFC Yum! Center. Our comprehensive analysis, which spans 2015 through 2023, uncovers the evolving economic landscape influenced by this iconic venue.

The Coliseum, the Global Sports Venue Alliance, shares details about the impact of the mixed-use development, Kansas City Power & Light, and how Hunden Partners worked with the City’s Economic Development Commission on an analysis of the initial proposal for development.

Throughout the United States, mixed-use developments serve cities in various ways. Highlighted as one of the most successful examples of mixed-use areas, Kansas City Power & Light provides a dining, shopping, office, and entertainment district in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The $850 million district is named after the art deco Kansas City Power & Light Building, comprises nine blocks on the South side of the downtown loop, and is one of the largest development projects in the Midwestern United States. It includes more than 50 bars, restaurants, and shops and a one-block entertainment area called KC Live! with two floors of bars and restaurants, a covered outdoor courtyard, and a concert venue. The KC Live! hosts over 150 free events annually and is directly across the street from the 18,000-capacity T-Mobile Center, one of the United States' busiest arenas.

Rob Hunden pointed out, “If you create a great place, people aren’t going to want to work from home; they’re going to want to work from the office because they’re part of a great location.”

In its most recent issue, Community Playmaker provides insight from Rob Hunden about the planning, development, and impact of Kansas City's Power & Light District, a Hunden Partners project in 2004, 2005, and 2009.

The Arlington Heights Village Board Tuesday approved two resolutions for consulting contracts to analyze the economic and traffic impacts of redeveloping Arlington Park International Racecourse into a new Chicago Bears stadium.

The Chicago Bears will not seek public funding to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights but plan to pursue taxpayer help in building out the rest of a sprawling entertainment district near the venue - one the team projects will generate billions of dollars in local economic impact.