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LISTEN: Ryan Aylmer on The Instigator podcast

July 8, 2025

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LISTEN: B&D's Ryan Aylmer talks stadium and arena renovation and design on The Instigator podcast


What is driving the latest in sports venue design and builds these days? On the latest episode of The Instigator podcast, B&D’s Ryan Aylmer breaks down the trends shaping the next generation of stadiums and arenas, from standing-room terraces and social zones (for fans), to athletic districts as a new stream of revenue (for owners), to locker room upgrades (for players). Listen and learn what’s next in the business of sports venues, and how firms like B&D are helping teams and cities get there.


Ryan Aylmer is a senior analyst in B&D’s Washington, DC office, where he supports sports and entertainment clients with data-driven planning and strategic insight. With a background in sport management and real estate development, he helps teams and cities reimagine stadiums and venues to meet evolving fan, player, and owner expectations. He can be reached at raylmer@bdconnect.com.

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