PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A MARKET & FINANCIAL

FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR AN INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY

IN ELMHURST, ILLINOIS
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
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CREATIVITY. opportunities for success and the iconic

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the value of our services
Porter County, Indiana
Roles/Responsibilities
• Feasibility study of new/enhanced youth
sports/rec facility projects
• Studied facility concepts included aquatic
center, ice complex, outdoor and indoor fields
Key Project Issues
• Balancing economic impact and local
community needs
• Inventory and assessment of County-wide
facilities
• Cost/benefit comparison of various
investment opportunities
Appleton, Wisconsin
Roles/Responsibilities
• Feasibility study of new indoor hardwood
sports/rec facility and ice complex
• Best practices advisory and business
planning services
Key Project Issues
• Extensive outreach to local user groups, as
well as state/regional tournament organizers
• Consideration of multiple sites and potential
public and private partners
• Creative solution recommendations to
leverage existing facility investment
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Roles/Responsibilities
• Feasibility study for new youth sports facility
complex (indoor and outdoor elements)
• Best practices advisory services

Key Project Issues

• Extensive outreach to state, regional and
national tournament organizers
• Consideration of multiple sites and potential
development partners
• Creative solution recommendations for public
sector investment to maximize ROI
Lawrence, Kansas
Roles/Responsibilities
• Feasibility and economic impact studies of
sports and recreation facilities, including the
new Rec Center at Rock Chalk Park
• Indoor facility with hardwood, indoor turf,
exercise, dance, indoor track

Key Project Issues

• Focus on balancing local sports & recreation
needs with tournament activity
• Emphasis of diversified and affordable
programming Successful launch and initial
operations
Proposed PHASE I – Market and Demand Analysis
Project Task 1. Market Analysis
Task 2. Usage and Attendance Estimates

Approach PHASE II – Cost and Space Analysis

Task 1. Market Supportable Facility Program Analysis
Task 2. Financial Operations Analysis
Task 3. Economic Impact and Cost/Benefit Analysis

PHASE III – Recommendations

Task 1. Site/Location Analysis
Task 2. Business and Operations Plan Development
Task 3. Funding/Ownership/Management Analysis

PHASE IV – Final Report and Presentation

Task 1. Preparation and Presentation of Final Report
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