Looking Ahead: 20 Years In, Focused on What Comes Next
Looking Ahead: 20 Years In, Focused on What Comes Next By Rob Hunden, President and CEO, Hunden Partners Hunden Partners is celebrating a milestone: 20 years of shaping destination real…
Destination development, tourism, placemaking and real estate development are all in demand, yet continue to face new obstacles, funding gaps and concerns about negative impacts that may accompany the benefits. Our blog offers insights gleaned from our experience with hundreds of projects and processes for public, private, and non-profit clients.
Choosing the right partner to conduct feasibility studies and/or provide advisory services can make or break your project. City, local, and state leaders and decision-makers typically do not have the depth of experience with best practices, and a lack of understanding can lead to unintended outcomes or a stalled-out vision. Our team engages with and understands the industries that make up the facets of placemaking, such as entertainment, conventions, sports, hotels, retail, restaurants, offices, residential, attractions, economic development, infrastructure, tourism, and more.
We’re a firm that tells it like it is and gives you the unvarnished truth so you can make better, more strategic decisions. Sometimes adjusting course and not building something is a smarter move than diving headlong into an ill-conceived idea – and we’ll tell you if this is the case. In Unbiased Insights, we’ll share our data, resources, case studies, analytics, and real-world experiences so you can achieve the best outcomes for your stakeholders, citizens, and investors.
Looking Ahead: 20 Years In, Focused on What Comes Next By Rob Hunden, President and CEO, Hunden Partners Hunden Partners is celebrating a milestone: 20 years of shaping destination real…
On August 23, 2025, the Kansas Jayhawks will kick off their football season against Fresno State at the newly transformed David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium including a new north endzone-located…
In 2024, Hunden Partners delivered unmatched breadth and depth of industry expertise and best practices. As the global advisor for destination real estate, tourism and placemaking, we partnered with destination…
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I recently had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Hilary Ash, Vice President of Games Delivery and Venue Infrastructure for Los Angeles 2028, at Coliseum Summit US to talk about the…
The future of Guaranteed Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, is a topic that requires careful consideration with the surrounding neighborhood always playing a significant role. Regardless…
Picture the ideal: an entertainment district with a hyper-local feel, attracting all types of people, 18 hours a day, to activities, retail spots, and eateries rich with diverse authenticity. How…
Entertainment districts are growing in popularity, especially those that create a sense of place, exude authenticity and generate activity throughout the day and night. There’s an alchemy of place that…