How sports arenas are reshaping North America's downtowns

In a recent column for The Free Press, Rylan Graham from the University of Northern British Columbia examines how sports arenas and stadiums are increasingly serving as catalysts for urban renewal. The article highlights how these large-scale venues can help restore downtown areas by functioning as social, cultural, and economic hubs. By integrating professional sports infrastructure into city centers, planners aim to strengthen the vitality and long-term sustainability of North American urban cores.